Hi everyone! The DVEC has a fun and educational lineup of events this February 2026! Join us for hands-on science, creative activities, and fascinating explorations into the amazing senses and survival skills of insects and other arthropods. From learning how mosquitoes and other vectors use their super senses, to heart-themed and special […]
Crazy Science is sharpening your senses! Join us for Super Senses as we explore how insects use sight, smell, touch, taste, and sound to find food, avoid danger, and survive in their environments. Through fun mini-demos and hands-on challenges, this interactive program gives you a bug’s-eye view of the world while testing your own senses […]
Crazy Science is all about Heart and Flow! Join us as we dive into the amazing world of the circulatory system and explore how blood moves through the body to keep us alive and healthy. We will also uncover the sneaky arthropod vectored diseases that can affect the heart and why understanding vectors matters for […]
Crazy Science: HOT or COLD? Is a mosquito warm-blooded or cold-blooded? What about birds… or reptiles? Join us as we explore how different animals control their body temperature and why it matters for disease vectors like mosquitoes and ticks. Through quick challenges and hands-on demos, we’ll discover how temperature affects movement, behavior, and even the […]
Crazy Science: Iridescent Wonders 🪲✨ Join us at the Disease Vector Education Center for this week’s Crazy Science as we explore the dazzling colors of the insect world. Many insects shine with brilliant colors not from pigments, but from structural coloration that bends and reflects light. Discover how these amazing adaptations work and see real […]
Crazy Science: Water Worlds Dive into this week’s Crazy Science at the DVEC as we explore how everyday objects can become mosquito hotspots. Learn how standing water supports mosquito life cycles and what to look for in your own environment. Become a habitat detective in our interactive game, identify real-world breeding risks, and take part in a […]
Crazy Science: How Disease Vectors Find a Host 🦟 Join us at the Disease Vector Education Center for this week’s Crazy Science as we uncover the sneaky ways disease vectors track down a host. Learn how mosquitoes and other vectors use cues like smell, heat, and movement to find their next meal. This fun and […]
Crazy Science: Hidden Vectors 🕵️♂️🦟 How do disease vectors stay hidden in plain sight? Join us as we explore the world of camouflage and discover how mosquitoes, ticks, and other vectors use disguise to avoid predators and sneak up on their hosts. Through interactive challenges and hands-on activities, we’ll uncover how camouflage helps these […]
Crazy Science: Myth Busters Test your knowledge and uncover the truth about disease vectors during our Crazy Science session this week. We'll break down common myths about mosquitoes, ticks, and more. Learn how these organisms really behave, how they spread disease, and what science says versus what people think. Join us for this fast-paced and […]
Hi, everyone! The Disease Vector Education Center is getting ready to launch a brand new daily program schedule on the week of April 15th. We are improving our fun interactive activities and adding exciting new experiences throughout the center, along with a revamped passport and scavenger hunt system designed to make every visit even more […]