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 2026 Science on Saturday series, "Computing the Future!” at the Grand Theatre in Tracy where we explore cutting-edge research conducted at the Laboratory, showcasing our innovative work using the power of computing from molecular biology to space exploration. 

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


Download: TBD
Doors open at 9:30 a.m.
The presentation is from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: The Grand Theatre 
715 N. Central Street, Tracy, CA 95376

**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.**

07FEB_SOS
// Science on Saturday

Cosmic Treasure Hunt: Finding Stardust in Meteorites

LLNL Scientist(s): Emilie Dunham
Teacher: Tom Shefler // Granada High School
14FEB
// Science on Saturday

High Tech Virus Fighters: AI, Supercomputers, and Biology on the Front Lines

LLNL Scientist(s): Dan Faissol
Teacher: Erin M. McKay // Tracy High School
Video
Past Science on Saturday presentations can be viewed at the University of California Television network and LLNL's Science on Saturday Youtube channel

History
The history of the Science on Saturday program topics and presenters are cataloged (an updated link coming soon).