Onizuka Space Science Day
Serious-minded science students in Grades 5-12 are invited to attend Onizuka Space Science Day on campus at El Camino College!
The Ellison S. Onizuka Memorial Committee, El Camino College, and Honda sponsor this
free, hands-on conference.View FlyerEvent Info
This FREE annual event honors Astronaut Ellison Onizuka's memory and is dedicated to his dream of inspiring the youth of America to strive for and achieve their career goals.
- Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
- El Camino College (Check-in at the Marsee Auditorium)
Reminders
- Kids may need an adult present to help navigate our large campus.
- RAIN OR SHINE! Please wear appropriate attire.
- Free lunch for the first 900 students! A variety of fast food options are available across the street for other family members.
Featured Astronaut
This year's featured NASA Astronaut will be announced soon.
Event Features
- Classroom presentations & demonstrations led by ECC professors, students, and guests from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and other institutions
- Hands-on science activities & experiments
- Egg drop competition!
- More to come!
Important Links
Be prepared for our event by checking out the following links:
- View Directions to El Camino College and explore our interactive campus map.
- Learn more about Ellison Onizuka and the rest of the Challenger crew at the Onizuka Memorial site.
About the Event
The Ellison S. Onizuka Memorial Committee, El Camino College, and Honda sponsor this free, hands-on conference. This year marks the anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger accident that took the lives of the seven crew members, including Ellison Onizuka.
Questions?
Please email spaceday@elcamino.edu.
Sponsored by El Camino College, Honda, and Chevron