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SPACE & ROBOTICS EDUCATION
Frontiers of Discovery is your launchpad into the future! As one of the Main Attractions of the Mars New Year Festival, this vibrant area highlights the incredible work of colleges and universities pushing the boundaries of space, robotics, and innovation. With interactive exhibits, cutting-edge research, and hands-on experiences, visitors can explore how today’s students and faculty are shaping the missions of tomorrow. Come get inspired by the next generation of explorers and thinkers!
2025 EXHIBITORS

West Virginia University – Department of Physics and Astronomy
Come and hear about work that scientists at West Virginia University are doing with NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission that recently celebrated 10 years in orbit around Mars. Take part in fun activities, including the chance to make your own mini-Mars satellite!
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​Learn more at https://physics.wvu.edu/