SIGNATURE EVENTS

Annual poster session. The college hosts a showcase each year where students present and discuss their research findings.

Service Day. As part of Tarleton’s annual Service Day, faculty, staff and students participate in a variety of events to give back to the community, including the Bosque River Cleanup, Chamberlain Elementary School STEM Day and Service Day at Timberlake Biological Field Station.

Math Day. The Mathematics Department celebrates the end of the academic year by hosting Math Day. The centerpiece is a speed round where students give three-minute research talks to a panel of VIP judges (president, provost, deans, legislative and industry leaders) and compete for cash prizes.

National Chemistry Week and Earth Day. The Tarleton Geological Society, Tarleton Environmental Society, and Tarleton Chemical Society host bake sales, meetings and speakers to celebrate these events annually.

Star parties. COSM offers an astronomy outreach where participants use a combination of the observatory at Hunewell Ranch and portable telescopes to engage in a variety of educational experiences.

Planetarium shows. The planetarium conducts regular shows in the theater to showcase astronomy and related topics. The theater also hosts “movie nights” for COSM student organizations.