South Dakota State University is hosting the second annual SDSU Days, showcasing science, arts and hands-on discovery, at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls on Friday and Saturday.

The event is a partnership with the Washington Pavilion, an arts and science facility and is sponsored by the Sioux Empire Staters, an SDSU alumni group.

“This great event helps future Jackrabbits explore their passions and lets alumni reconnect with the university’s people, programs and research,” SDSU Associate VP for External Relations Vernon Brown said in a statement.

According to the event news release, SDSU Associate Professor of History Graham Wrightson is set to display a trebuchet — a type of catapult —  by launching t-shirts. He will also display ancient weapon artifacts.

SDSU’s nationally recognized NASA competition team will be giving demonstrations of their designs for sustaining life on the moon.

Prairie Repertory Theatre will bring attendees behind the scenes of a stage production and feature School of Performing Arts faculty to interact with guests.

The event will also feature a variety of hands-on activities, including virtual reality globe exploration, levitation demonstrations, and health skills challenges.

According to the release, participants will include the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering, the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, the College of Nursing, the College of Natural Sciences and the School of Performing Arts.

The Department of Natural Resource Management, the Department of Dairy and Food Science and recruitment and outreach teams from SDSU Admissions and Student Connections and Engagement.

In its second year, Madelyn Grogan, director of education and museums at the Washington Pavilion, said the event aims to build on its success and expand its reach.

“Last year’s debut event drew more than 750 people,” she said in a statement. “This year we’re welcoming even more schools on Friday and adding new experiences from SDSU’s arts programs.”

On Friday, daytime activities are reserved for pre-registered middle school and ninth-grade field trips. The showcase will be open ot the public from 5-8 p.m. alongside the Pavilion’s Free First Friday event. The event will be open to everyone from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

You can find a full schedule of activities and more information on the Pavilion’s website.