Registration
All children (ages 8–15) participating in the TOCTWD event must be registered (pre-registration is preferred). Release forms will be attached to the online registration form and will need to be filled out and signed as part of the registration process.
Registration for TOCTWD is now closed.
UPDATE: All registered participants should have received an email confirmation with their Track assignment. If you did not receive an email confirmation, please send an email to TOCTWD@andrew.cmu.edu.
If you have not yet registered and are interested in attending, there may be limited availability on Thursday. Come to the Wean Commons, located on the first floor of the CUC, by 12:45 pm to see if there is still an opportunity to participate.
If you have any questions related to registrations, release forms, etc., then please contact toctwd@andrew.cmu.edu.
| Time | Description | Location |
| 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Check-In | Wean Commons, Cohon University Center |
| 1:00 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Track Sessions | Around Campus |
Track Descriptions
Carnegie Track
Play CM-You
Get ready to move! You'll try out a variety of exciting games and activities led
by the CMU Athletics team. Wear your sneakers and come ready for fun!
Building Electric Racecars: Formula SAE
Tour Carnegie Mellon Racing's shop and learn about CMU's largest student
engineering organization! Snap a picture in their electric Fl-style race car and
see how students bring cutting-edge technology to the track.
Fun Facts About CMU's Past
Join the University Archives as they dive into CMU's unique history and share
five lesser-known fun facts about the university.
Explore The Costume Shop
Step into the creative world of the School of Drama Costume Shop, where the
magic of costume design comes to life! Explore the space where the intricate
costumes for our shows are crafted. Get your hands involved in the fun with a
hands-on craft activity!
Get ready to move! You'll try out a variety of exciting games and activities led
by the CMU Athletics team. Wear your sneakers and come ready for fun!
Building Electric Racecars: Formula SAE
Tour Carnegie Mellon Racing's shop and learn about CMU's largest student
engineering organization! Snap a picture in their electric Fl-style race car and
see how students bring cutting-edge technology to the track.
Fun Facts About CMU's Past
Join the University Archives as they dive into CMU's unique history and share
five lesser-known fun facts about the university.
Explore The Costume Shop
Step into the creative world of the School of Drama Costume Shop, where the
magic of costume design comes to life! Explore the space where the intricate
costumes for our shows are crafted. Get your hands involved in the fun with a
hands-on craft activity!
Tartan Track
Mindful Moments
Enjoy a Mindfulness Moment, crafted especially for kids, by the Wellness and
Meaning-Making Programs team. We'll explore our senses and settle our
bodies as we ground ourselves amid the excitement of the day.
EHS Fire Safety
Learn what to do during a fire emergency and how to use a fire extinguisher.
Try your skills with a fire simulator in this fun and practical safety session.
Chemistry in Your Kitchen
Experience the magic of science in the kitchen when food ingredients and
molecules are transformed. Watch fun demonstrations using everyday
ingredients and microwave ovens to learn how chemistry is at work in your
kitchen.
CMUPD Touch-a-Cruiser
Meet CMU Police Department officers and explore their emergency vehicles,
including SUVs and motorcycles, in this hands-on Touch-a-Cruiser event.
Learn about campus safety and connect with our public safety team.
Enjoy a Mindfulness Moment, crafted especially for kids, by the Wellness and
Meaning-Making Programs team. We'll explore our senses and settle our
bodies as we ground ourselves amid the excitement of the day.
EHS Fire Safety
Learn what to do during a fire emergency and how to use a fire extinguisher.
Try your skills with a fire simulator in this fun and practical safety session.
Chemistry in Your Kitchen
Experience the magic of science in the kitchen when food ingredients and
molecules are transformed. Watch fun demonstrations using everyday
ingredients and microwave ovens to learn how chemistry is at work in your
kitchen.
CMUPD Touch-a-Cruiser
Meet CMU Police Department officers and explore their emergency vehicles,
including SUVs and motorcycles, in this hands-on Touch-a-Cruiser event.
Learn about campus safety and connect with our public safety team.
Scotty Track
Training Al to Save Lives
During your visit, you'll get to teach a real Al system that helps during natural
disasters like earthquakes and floods! You'll see where it makes mistakes,
train it with your own examples, and watch how your choices help it get better
at spotting damage.
3-D Printing with Gelfand Center
Come learn about different applications of 3D printing and use 3D printing
pens to create a piece of your own to take home! The Leonard Gelfand Center
connects CMU with K-12 students to spark curiosity and ignite learning.
Explore the Chosky Theater & Tension Grid
A behind-the-scenes adventure awaits at the Chosky Theater! Step into a
backstage tour where the magic of the spring musical Titanic comes to life as
you explore the intricate set and discover what happens behind the curtain. If
you're feeling brave, you can even cross the tension grid for a thrilling walk
high above the stage.
Materials Characterization Facility
Use a scanning electron microscope to examine bugs and reveal hidden
details invisible to the human eye! We'll throw in a little physics as we learn
how electrons help us see the unseen. For anyone who wants more, we'll
happily show you our cut open display microscope!
During your visit, you'll get to teach a real Al system that helps during natural
disasters like earthquakes and floods! You'll see where it makes mistakes,
train it with your own examples, and watch how your choices help it get better
at spotting damage.
3-D Printing with Gelfand Center
Come learn about different applications of 3D printing and use 3D printing
pens to create a piece of your own to take home! The Leonard Gelfand Center
connects CMU with K-12 students to spark curiosity and ignite learning.
Explore the Chosky Theater & Tension Grid
A behind-the-scenes adventure awaits at the Chosky Theater! Step into a
backstage tour where the magic of the spring musical Titanic comes to life as
you explore the intricate set and discover what happens behind the curtain. If
you're feeling brave, you can even cross the tension grid for a thrilling walk
high above the stage.
Materials Characterization Facility
Use a scanning electron microscope to examine bugs and reveal hidden
details invisible to the human eye! We'll throw in a little physics as we learn
how electrons help us see the unseen. For anyone who wants more, we'll
happily show you our cut open display microscope!
Thistle Track
CMU Historic Buildings Tour
Take a walking tour with representatives from Campus Design & Facility
Development (CDFD) to explore CMU's original and historic campus buildings.
CMUPD Touch-a-Cruiser
Meet CMU Police Department officers and explore their emergency vehicles,
including SUVs and motorcycles, in this hands-on Touch-a-Cruiser event.
Learn about campus safety and connect with our public safety team.
Play & Discover Wall: CMU Traditions
Explore some of CMU's most iconic traditions at the Play & Discover Wall!
Create your own version of The Fence and Buggy or complete a CMU-themed
puzzle while learning about our mascot, student life, and favorite campus
spots. Discover student projects and explore life beyond the classroom
through our vibrant student organizations.
Take a walking tour with representatives from Campus Design & Facility
Development (CDFD) to explore CMU's original and historic campus buildings.
CMUPD Touch-a-Cruiser
Meet CMU Police Department officers and explore their emergency vehicles,
including SUVs and motorcycles, in this hands-on Touch-a-Cruiser event.
Learn about campus safety and connect with our public safety team.
Play & Discover Wall: CMU Traditions
Explore some of CMU's most iconic traditions at the Play & Discover Wall!
Create your own version of The Fence and Buggy or complete a CMU-themed
puzzle while learning about our mascot, student life, and favorite campus
spots. Discover student projects and explore life beyond the classroom
through our vibrant student organizations.