Pet Science Fair

Ever wonder why pets does that one weird thing? So do the scientists at Darwin's Ark, a community science nonprofit engaging dogs, cats, and their people in scientific discovery. Together with the Broad Discovery Center and Darwin's Ark, the MIT Museum invites guests to explore the latest pet research at the Pet Science Fair! Come to the MIT Museum to ask an expert researcher about the evolutionary mysteries behind one's pet's quirks and create their own pet enrichment puzzle. Then, take a 5-minute stroll to the Broad Discovery Center to learn about the population genetics of cats, sample gathering technology, and more. Plus, learn how to contribute the pet's data to advance their understanding of pet genetics, health, and behavior.