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Balboa Park presents Balboa Park Science Family Day
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Saturday, Mar 17, 2012 11:00 AM |
Kick off a week of science and engineering at Balboa Park as more than 20 cultural institutions offer hands-on science-themed activities including: Japanese Friendship Garden, Mingei, Model Railroad, MOPA, Museum of Man, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, San Diego Air & Space, San Diego Automotive Museum,...
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San Diego State University presents SDSU Science & Engineering Sampler
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Saturday, Mar 17, 2012 9:00 AM |
On Saturday March 17, 2012, 9:00AM to 2:00PM, San Diego State University opens its doors to K-12 students and families, alumni, science and engineering professionals and the community. SDSU College of Sciences and College of Engineering will showcase interactive experiments and exhibits such as: Show-Me...
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San Diego Miramar College presents Science Fun for Kids 9 to 99
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Saturday, Mar 17, 2012 9:00 AM |
Please come and sample hands-on science activities in Miramar College's State of the Art Laboratories led by Miramar College's faculty and students. The event is from 9 until noon and runs like an open house. Activities include DNA extraction, slime and volcanoes, painting with critters, sun spots and...
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UC San Diego Structural Engineering Department presents NEES Shake Table Visit
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Saturday, Mar 17, 2012 9:00 AM |
An active 5-story building will be on-site:http://bncs.ucsd.edu/index.html (note: closed toed shoes and long pants required).
Visit to the UCSD NEES Shake Table Site: http://nees.ucsd.edu/
IMPORTANT DOWNLOAD: You must bring a signed and completed copy of the following file for every attendee:
MANDATORY...
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You CAN Do The Rubik's Cube presents You CAN Do The Rubik's Cube Competition
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Saturday, Mar 17, 2012 10:00 AM |
Join the fun! 2nd San Diego Science Festival, You CAN Do The Rubik's Cube competition. Teams of 8 will collectively solve 25 cubes in the fastest time.
Event is open to all public, private not-for-profits schools and youth organizations. Prizes to winning teams include cash for enhancement of...
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps presents SEA Days: Birds of the Sea
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Saturday, Mar 17, 2012 11:00 AM |
Discover Science, Exploration & Adventure! The tiny Storm Petrel bird spends its entire life at sea, only coming to shore to lay its eggs and nest for a short period each year. Learn more about amazing ocean-going birds and discover how adaptations allow them to survive in a watery world. Meet Scripps...
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San Diego River Park Foundation presents River Bugs Are Cool!
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Sunday, Mar 18, 2012 12:00 PM |
Learn how river bugs can unlock the secret of the San Diego River’s health. People of all ages are invited to visit our booth for a fun and hands-on activity!
Join scientists as they look for bugs in the San Diego River and learn how bugs can unlock secrets about the River’s health. Activities...
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Cymer presents Imagination Innovation
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Sunday, Mar 18, 2012 1:00 PM |
Do you ever wonder what makes your TV work? How about your XBox, cell phone, or family car? It all has to do with the chips inside. But how are the chips made? With Cymer light sources. Cymer plays a vital role in the production of all consumer electronics. At Imagination Innovation you'll see how simple...
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Girl Scouts San Diego presents Lighten Up!
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Sunday, Mar 18, 2012 2:00 PM |
Get a kid’s eye view of the fun science of light. Try bending lasers with Jell-O, walking some waves and making rainbows with the Girl Scouts.
Light sabers, invisibility cloaks, warp speed and transporters, all science fiction today. Fifty years ago, scientists only dreamed of telephones that you...
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RunCoachJason.com presents Training for Endurance Events: Chasing Pheidippides
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Monday, Mar 19, 2012 6:00 PM |
Learn to run better than ever before with America's running expert Dr. Jason Karp as he reveals his endurance training secrets!
From the time the ancient Greek runner Pheidippides ran from Marathon to Athens to announce the Greeks' victory over Persia in the Battle of Marathon, humans have had a compelling...
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General Atomics presents General Atomics - DIII-D Facility Tour (9am)
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Tuesday, Mar 20, 2012 9:00 AM |
Learn how scientists tame high temperature gaseous plasmas while producing fusion reactions using deuterium.
This tour is a GREAT CLASSROOM FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITY. RSVP is required to schedule the tour. The science in this tour is geared for middle and high school students. General Atomics will reimburse...
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OPT Telescopes presents Solar Observing
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Tuesday, Mar 20, 2012 12:00 PM |
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OPT will host 2 events during the week of March 17-24. We will give the public an up-close and very personal tour of the closest star, our sun. We will have multiple solar telescopes on display to observe solar flares and prominences as well as surface detail on the disc of the sun. We will have experts...
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The Maritime Alliance presents Maritime Robotics - Tour and Demo
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Tuesday, Mar 20, 2012 3:30 PM |
Visit one of the world's leading mini-ROV companies, SeaBotix, where you can see how these underwater vehicles are designed and made. Wrap up with a live demo.
SeaBotix, a member of The Maritime Alliance and one of the world's fastest growing manufacturers of small underwater remotely operated vehicles,...
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Elsevier presents Selecting a Mentor: Building a Successful Career
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Tuesday, Mar 20, 2012 4:00 PM |
The panel discussion will be comprised of three or four speakers, representing university administration (e.g. research development professional, dean of graduate school, or equivalent), a senior researcher, and a young researcher (preferably in an existing mentor/mentee partnership).
This forum will...
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SDG&E presents Fourth Annual Engineering & Technology Expo
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Tuesday, Mar 20, 2012 4:00 PM |
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) will be hosting its 4th annual Engineering & Technology Expo on from 4pm – 7pm on Tuesday, March 20th at the Energy Innovation Center in Clairemont Mesa. The Engineering & Technology Expo provides high school and college students, recent graduates and professionals...
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Reuben H. Fleet Science Center presents
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Tuesday, Mar 20, 2012 7:00 PM |
Presentation and book signing with author of "Drifting on Alien Winds: Exploring the Skies and Weather of Other Worlds" Mike Carroll. Followed by a 20-30 minute planetarium show on the Fleet's 76-foot curved dome screen.
Admission required. $10.00 - $12.00
RSVP Online
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Escondido Police Dept. presents Crime Scene and Traffic Accident Investigation
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Wednesday, Mar 21, 2012 9:00 AM |
Held at the Escondido Police Department, this event is designed to expose students to the Crime lab and Traffic Division and their dependence on math, physics and scientific principles to complete investigations. The Crime Lab and Traffic Division will showcase the equipment utilized to gather data...
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Escondido Police Dept. presents Crime Scene and Traffic Accident Investigation
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Wednesday, Mar 21, 2012 11:30 AM |
Held at the Escondido Police Department, this event is designed to expose students to the Crime lab and Traffic Division and their dependence on math, physics and scientific principles to complete investigations. The Crime Lab and Traffic Division will showcase the equipment utilized to gather data...
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California Center for Sustainable Energy presents The Green Learning Adventure
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Wednesday, Mar 21, 2012 6:00 PM |
Hands-on-Education for the whole family - you’ll pedal a bike to light up various types of light bulbs, learn how to find energy-wasting vampire appliances using a watt meter, understand the carbon footprint associated with everyday food, beverage and product choices and see how everyday practices...
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San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering presents Science Speed Round
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Wednesday, Mar 21, 2012 6:00 PM |
A series of seven short, sharp, expertly refereed talks by some of San Diego’s finest minds. Five minutes per talk, plus five minutes for questions, creates a kaleidoscope of scientific ideas—all in less than two hours!
Moderated By: Steve Mayfield, director of the San Diego Center for Algae Biotechnology...
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Chemistry of Food Science Café
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Wednesday, Mar 21, 2012 6:30 PM |
Shirley Corriher
Author of CookWise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Cooking, The Secrets of Cooking Revealed and BakeWise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Baking with Over 200 Magnificent Recipes
Geared toward high school students and adult festival attendees, this Science Café will be an engaging...
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General Atomics presents General Atomics - DIII-D Facility Tour (9am)
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Thursday, Mar 22, 2012 9:00 AM |
Learn how scientists tame high temperature gaseous plasmas while producing fusion reactions using deuterium.
This tour is a GREAT CLASSROOM FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITY. RSVP is required to schedule the tour. The science in this tour is geared for middle and high school students. General Atomics will reimburse...
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The New Children's Museum presents Draw Connections between Science and Art!
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Thursday, Mar 22, 2012 10:00 AM |
MUSEUM ADMISSION REQUIRED AT TIME OF VISIT
Explore the new exhibition TRASH and see how science and art interconnect through a special hands-on creative project. Free with museum admission for individuals and schools. Admission is $5.00 - $10.00
http://www.thinkplaycreate.org/
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OPT Telescopes presents Solar Observing
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Thursday, Mar 22, 2012 12:00 PM |
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OPT will host 2 events during the week of March 17-24. We will give the public an up-close and very personal tour of the closest star, our sun. We will have multiple solar telescopes on display to observe solar flares and prominences as well as surface detail on the disc of the sun. We will have experts...
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UC San Diego Extension presents Career Night
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Thursday, Mar 22, 2012 5:00 PM |
Join us at Career Night and connect with leaders and colleagues. With 55+ certificates and hundreds of courses, we are committed to helping you reach your career goals.
Learn New Skills and Enhance Your Current Capabilities with UC San Diego Extension. Attend informative workshops and panel discussions,...
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Mad Science of San Diego presents Spin, Pop, Boom (1pm)
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Friday, Mar 23, 2012 1:00 PM |
Mad Science assemblies are spectacular, fun and educational! See fascinating science demonstrations, bubbling potions and amazing chemical reactions. Assemblies are 45 minutes in length and there are 5 assemblies to choose from: Fire & Ice, Forces of Nature, Movie Special FX, Spin-Pop-Boom and Sounds...
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Mad Science of San Diego presents Spin, Pop, Boom (2pm)
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Friday, Mar 23, 2012 2:00 PM |
Mad Science assemblies are spectacular, fun and educational! See fascinating science demonstrations, bubbling potions and amazing chemical reactions. Assemblies are 45 minutes in length and there are 5 assemblies to choose from: Fire & Ice, Forces of Nature, Movie Special FX, Spin-Pop-Boom and Sounds...
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USS Midway Museum presents Adventures in learning aboard the USS Midway Museum!
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Friday, Mar 23, 2012 6:00 PM |
Deployment orders for an adventure at sea await you aboard the USS Midway Museum! Bring the family to an exclusive after hours event and learn what it takes to power a city at sea! Kids can explore one of America’s longest serving aircraft carriers and earn their pilot wings. Activities include:...
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