The world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society and a leading publisher of cutting-edge research through its Science family of journals, AAAS has individual members in more than 91 countries around the globe. Membership is open to anyone who shares our goals and belief that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics can help solve many of the challenges the world faces today. AAAS has returned as an Einsteinium Level Media Sponsor to the Festival.  Thank you for your support! 

 

 

 

 

The Center for Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), a non-profit, non-government organization, manages the International Space Station National Lab, with a focus on enabling a new era of space research to improve life on Earth. CASIS has returned as a Festival sponsor now at the Platinum level. Thank you! 

 

 

 

 

 

SPIE is an international society advancing an interdisciplinary approach to the science and application of light. SPIE has returned to support the Festival as a Platinum Level Sponsor and will bring back the Prismatic Laser Show! Thank you! 

 

 

 

 

George Mason University is committed to creating a more just, free and prosperous world. Located in one of the most important political, economic and intellectual hubs in the world, we accept our responsibility to serve others: to help our students succeed, enrich the life of our community, and contribute to solving some of the most complex global problems of our time.  Thank you to George Mason University for sponsoring the Festival at the  Palladium level! 

 

 

 

 

The Mensa society welcomes people from every walk of life whose IQ is in the top 2% of the population, with the objective of enjoying each other’s company and participating in a wide range of social and cultural activities. The Mensa organization has returned to support the Festival now at the Palladium level. Thank you! 

 

 

 

 

 

CAE USA, located in Tampa Florida, provides modeling and simulation technologies, integrated training solutions and training system support services for various defense and government agencies in the USA, Central and South America. CAE USA joined the Festival as a Titanium Sponsor. Thank you! 

 

 

 

 

The Nutrition Student offers coaching, pantry organization &  prep as well as fitness classes. The Nutrition Student is a new Titanium Level Sponsor. Thank you!Â