On Saturday, January 17, 2026, Flandrau welcomed the community for a special IMAP STEM Outreach event that offered visitors an engaging and interactive opportunity to explore the IMAP mission. Through hands-on activities, demonstrations and special planetarium presentations, guests gained a deeper understanding of the science behind the mission and its importance to heliophysics research.
Guests explored five interactive activity stations - Modeling the Heliosphere, Communicating in Color, How the Solar Wind Blows, Mystery Matter, and IMAP I Spy – which encouraged curiosity, conversations, and active participation among guests of all ages. These experiences helped create memorable learning moments and generated enthusiasm for the IMAP mission.
In addition, a member of the IMAP outreach team delivered special presentations in Flandrau’s Eos Foundation Planetarium Theater, where guests learned more about the IMAP mission and its goals.
Approximately 150 guests participated in the day’s activities and planetarium programs. The event was facilitated by Flandrau staff and IMAP outreach staff, resulting in a highly engaging experience that fostered excitement and interest in the IMAP mission and STEM learning overall.