Science on Saturday

Science on Saturday is a series of science lectures for middle and high school students. Each topic highlights cutting-edge research at LLNL. Join us for the 2025 Science on Saturday series, "Up in the Air," where we explore cutting-edge research conducted at the Laboratory, showcasing our innovative work with aerial and space-based equipment. Download Flyer.

Each hour-long presentation will begin at 10 a.m. with a campus tour available after the presentation each Saturday. Worksheets will be made available at the presentations for extra credit opportunities which should be addressed with the student's teacher directly. Presentation and parking are free.


Registration is required. Registration for the upcoming Science on Saturday will be available the Tuesday prior to the event. 

Doors open at 9:30 a.m.
The presentation is from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Mertes Center for the Arts (Building 4000), Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr, Livermore, CA 94551

An optional tour of the Las Positas College campus will be available from 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Space is limited, and on a first-come, first-serve basis.


REGISTRATION FOR FEB 1 OPEN

**By attending Science on Saturday, you grant Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory permission to use your likeness and those of your guests in photographs, videos, or other media in its print and digital materials, including but not limited to event recaps, social media, presentations, annual reports, and others.**

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// Science on SaturdayLLNL Scientist(s): Brian Wihl, Claire Knight, Antonio Correa Barrios
Teacher: Rodger Johnson // Monte Vista High School
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// Science on SaturdayLLNL Scientist(s): Lisa Poyneer, Aaron Lemmer
Teacher: Tom Shefler // Granada High School
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// Science on SaturdayLLNL Scientist(s): Megan Eckart, Natalie Hell
Teacher: Stan Hitomi // San Ramon Valley Unified School District (retired)
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// Science on SaturdayLLNL Scientist(s): Kari Finstad, Shannon Brown
Teacher: Erin McKay // Tracy High School