Volunteer-driven event draws scientists and locals together September 17-21The Moab Festival of Science will mark its 10th anniversary this year with five days of free programming running September 17-21, continuing a decade-long tradition of bringing research science to the community. The festival regularly features scientists from universities, national parks, and research organizations who conduct work relevant to the Colorado Plateau. The science knowledge [in Moab] is pretty high,” noted Hau Quan Truong, Site Manager of the Bonderman Field Station at Rio Mesa. For 10 years, organizers have maintained their commitment to keeping all festival events free to the public, a principle that Geiger says is fundamental to the festival’s mission. Charging for festival events would change the meaning for me – it shouldn’t be about money,” said Geiger.