Physics & Astronomy

July 7, 2026

Reaching for the Stars: MSUM Planetarium Director Shines in “Japan Meets LIPS” at Global Conference

Sara K. Schultz, Planetarium Director, brought a U.S. perspective to an international stage at the International Planetarium Society conference in the session “Japan Meets LIPS.” A regular contributor to and practitioner of the Live Interactive Planetarium Symposium (LIPS), Schultz represented American approaches to live, audience-driven planetarium programming, demonstrating techniques that prioritize real-time dialogue, adaptability, and immersive storytelling. Presenting to an […]

Alumni

July 2, 2026

Planetarium Director and Student Staff present in Japan at International Planetarium Society Conference

Student Marah (MJ) West and director Sara Schultz traveled to Fukuoka, Japan to attend and present at the International Planetarium Society conference. The 28th International Planetarium Society (IPS) Conference took place in Fukuoka, Japan, from June 21 to 26, 2026, hosted primarily at the Fukuoka City Science Museum. Themed “ONE EARTH, ONE SKY,” the event brought together industry professionals, educators, […]

Academics

May 12, 2026

Planetarium’s K‑Pop Laser Shows Continue to Sell Out

The planetarium is once again lighting up the dome with its wildly popular K‑Pop Demon Hunters Laser shows, which continue to sell out show after show. Blending high-energy K‑pop hits with dazzling full‑dome laser visuals, the program has drawn enthusiastic crowds of all ages and sparked repeat visits. Due to overwhelming demand, staff encourage guests to purchase tickets early, as […]

College of Science, Health & the Environment

May 7, 2026

Planetarium Director and Students Bring New Immersive Learning Tools to Campus After National Conference

Sara K. Schultz, Director of the Planetarium, along with three student participants, recently attended the 2026 WorldViewer Network Conference (WNC 2026) in Denver, Colorado—a national professional conference focused on immersive visualization, dome‑based storytelling, and educational technology. Hosted by Elumenati at their state‑of‑the‑art Mile High Studio and GeoDome Experience Center, the two‑day conference brought together planetarium and science‑education professionals from around […]

Alumni

April 22, 2026

K‑POP Laser Shows Sell Out as LAZER DAZE Lights Up the Planetarium

The planetarium capped off a blockbuster weekend as all four K‑POP Demon Hunter Laser Shows sold out, filling the dome with high-energy crowds drawn to the immersive blend of music and laser visuals. The excitement carried through the weekend with LAZER DAZE, the laser light and music festival that continued to draw strong attendance and buzz with its genre-spanning soundtrack […]