About this Event
SAVE THE DATE: We're excited to share Techs on Decks 2025 will take place Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 10 AM to 5 PM aboard the historic USS Hornet in Alameda, CA! Is there a future for you in technology? This question is broader than you might think!
Whether you love gaming, designing, inventing, or helping people, there’s a tech path for you. Explore your interests, try new skills, and discover careers that make a difference—while opening doors to exciting opportunities and big payoffs! On the anniversary of the Apollo 12 Moon mission—when the USS Hornet served as the recovery ship—we are hosting a full-day event for students ages 8 to 18 to explore the promise of technology.
Our activities will include space exploration leaders, robotics events, AI, and industry interaction – plus, free Domino’s pizza on the decks of our legendary aircraft carrier. https://uss-hornet.org/techsondecks/
🎟️ Free Admission For:
✔️ Students
✔️ Teachers with school ID
👀 What to Expect:
- Robotics and technology displays
- Career ideas and opportunities
- Science Fair surprises
- Interactive STEM zones and exhibits
- Real-time demos powered by IEEE Young Professionals and the USS Hornet team
- Free Domino’s Pizza!
📢 Special 1-hour Docent-led tours will be running all day long, of the USS Hornet’s:
- Flight Deck – air traffic control, catapult, arresting gear
- Engine Room – operation and power management
- Power Generation – from salt water to steam
- Navigation – compass, navigation room instruments
- Combat Information Center and Radio Central
We can't wait to welcome the next generation of engineers, innovators, and explorers aboard the USS Hornet!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
USS Hornet Museum, 707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, United States
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