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Admission is free with a valid BuzzCard.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESoftball:\u003C\/strong\u003E The Georgia Tech softball team will play a doubleheader against Virginia Tech on March 26 at noon and 2 p.m. at Shirley Clements Mewborn Field. The softball team is dedicating this game to StrikeOut Cancer, an initiative through the National Fastpitch Coaches Association to raise funds and awareness. Come out to support a great cause. Admission is free with BuzzCard.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBrain Stimulating Activities\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAtlanta Science Festival:\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003EGeorgia Tech is a sponsor for the Atlanta Science Festival, held March 19-26 at venues throughout Atlanta. The highlight of this event is taking place March 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Centennial Olympic Park, with a variety of hands-on activities including drone flying, stomp rocket launches, and the opportunity to touch a brain.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThree Euros Exhibit:\u003C\/strong\u003E This on-campus display includes the architectural work of three Georgia Tech alumni supported by the French, Swiss and German consulates. The exhibit will conclude March 25. Come to Stubbins Gallery in the East Architecture Building to view this showcase.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECreatures of Light: Nature\u2019s Bioluminescence:\u003C\/strong\u003E Beginning March 26, head to the Fernbank Museum of National History to experience species that glow with light. 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