Engagement Spotlight: Science Departments Visit Rocks and Rockets Fair in Colby, Kansas

Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026

educators and participants interact at chemistry booth

K-State chemists, geologists and physicists hosted interactive displays once again at the 5th Annual Rocks & Rockets science education fair in Colby, Kansas, on August 15.

Coordinated by K-State geology alum and KU geology doctoral candidate Sara Lamm, Rocks & Rockets is a free, family-friendly science event where attendees enjoy hands-on activities, win science books and door prizes, and interact with scientists from a variety of fields.

In addition to a fun day of scientific discovery, participants got an introduction to engaging K-State faculty, students and programs!

educators and participants interact at chemistry display

educators and youth interact at geology table

participant spins a wheel at the physics demonstration

young participant lifts weights at physics demo

Faculty and staff