Science Girls by Girls, Inc. When was the last time you were encouraged to get messy, be a little obsessive, or be daring? Learn about how the scientist’s world works and how you can be a part of it!
Technology Playground by Calit2 See some of the latest developments in wireless telecommunications and information technology, including the tricked-out Gizmo, a 4-wheel drive mobile communications “rover” that can gather data in real time. Got a Bluetooth equipped phone? Switch it on and be a part of Calit2’s research into preventing the spread of mobile phone viruses. Get an eyeful of several high-resolution and multi-tiled displays, and while you’re here, check out the data being collected from the DEMROES weather station deployed on a nearby rooftop to measure solar radiation, roof temperature and other environmental data. Calit2’s CalMesh network will provide Internet (WiFi)coverage for nearby Expo exhibitors, and if you need a WiFi connection, some of the access points will be open for the general public to help Calit2 study how traffic impacts network performance.
Hands on Thermodynamics by Torrey Pines High School You can’t win, you can’t break even and you can’t get out of the game. Learn about the laws that determine what is possible and what is impossible in our universe.
Strange Phenomena by UC San Diego Society of Women Engineers Explore the "strange" science phenomena behind some simple toys. Top that off by making your very own ice cream concoction for some great science fun!
Slime, Pop and Fizz by Mira Costa College Join the world of chemistry. Discover how to make slime, see and hear how to make things go “pop” and learn why things fizz.
A Smorgasbord of Science by Girl Scouts Just try it! Let yourself be inspired by the many possibilities and opportunities to DISCOVER, CONNECT and TAKE ACTION with fun hands-on science programs; ChromaDepth it’s simply 3D magic, Fun with magnets, Build a solar panel, Run a carousel out of KNEX, Experiment with Gizmos and Gears and Build simple machines.
Bubble Logy by Poway Unified School District Come inquire into the unbelievable world of bubbles. 12 different hands-on stations will be set up for you to investigate your knowledge of bubbles. Can you make a different shaped bubble? How about a square bubble? How can we make heavy bubbles? Is there such a thing as a blue bubble or a red bubble? How would you like to make a bubble that will not pop? Take home with you a bubbleicious treat with the secret formula to making "everlasting bubbles" and a lab write-up for making a frozen bubble.
Are You Tantalized By The Teeny Tiny? by Olympus Microscopes See the dazzling and beautiful invisible world that microscopes reveal as they help scientists in their research.
The Science of Happiness by Cosmos Research Center What would it take to make San Diego America's happiest region? Is it possible that each of us can become happier, and in so doing, make each other happier? We will be doing a group experiment to see if the crowd attending the Science Festival can make each other happier.
Molecular Tinker Toys by Accelrys Come see how scientists use molecular legos to design new materials on a computer. Then step into their shoes and design a material yourself!
Science Mash by Mad Science Experience magnets in motion, magnetic building blocks, camera obscura, 3-D images, picket fence animation, diffraction in action and so much more with the maddest mad scientists.
Science Enthusiasts by Mesa Schools Program Come and explore several different demonstrations of exciting math, science and engineering projects. Launch a trebuchet and win a prize, run the mousetrap car, and other hands on projects.
Nanopalooza by NanoBioNexus Get a BIG brain by learning about smalltech – nanotech that is! From fun activities, games and experiments to cool career opportunities, nanotech-enabled products and nanomedicine. Fun for all ages.
Can You Build a Bridge with Oreo Cookies? by UCSD Jacobs TESC Experience what it’s like to be an engineer when students from the UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering challenge you to solve basic engineering problems with paperclips, straws, strings and lots of imagination.
Whodunit? by Mesa College Science is about solving mysteries. Mesa College professors and students show you how to become a science detective and unravel the mysteries around YOU using biology, chemistry, physics, psychology and forensic anthropology.
Messy and Noisy! by Health Sciences High and Middle College Science is all this and more! Health Sciences High and Middle College students share their favorite science activities. Fun for everyone, but especially designed for ages 4-12.
YUCK! by AWIS San Diego Chapter Get SLIMEY as you use household items to discover the workings of chemistry and biology in the world around you. Meet San Diego's real women in science, and learn how AWIS San Diego promotes career development for female scientists and encourages future scientists through scholarships and outreach programs.
Lava Lamps and Glow-In-The-Dark Slime by UC San Diego BioMedical Engineering Society Here is your chance to play with your food and not get in trouble for it! Make your very own lava lamp and concoct glow-in-the-dark slime from stuff you can find in your own kitchen. Now that's the power of science!
I Have One Word For You ... Just One Word, Plastics by University of San Diego Learn about polymer chemistry in this fun hands-on program while we make gak and other fun polymers.
Stones and Bones by Museum of Man Explore the worlds of archaeology and physical anthropology by digging in a mock excavation unit and by investigating replica human skulls and bones. Then, take a journey through time and learn about human evolution in the highly interactive Footsteps through Time exhibition.
Ain't No Mountain High Enough! by SWE San Diego Simple machines are used every day to make things easier by allowing us to change the amount, speed, or direction of forces. Come by our booth to find out to move mountains!
She Blinded Me With Science by Academy of Our Lady of Peace Jr. SHPE Chapter Our young women will Blind you with Science. So wear your stunna shades. Go crazy with chemistry, explore eco-friendly options and "mine" for gems with the first Catholic School Jr. SHPE Chapter in the Nation.
Marshmallow Towers by Society of Women Engineers SDSU How tall can you build a structure out of marshmallows and tooth picks? Discover the science and engineering needed to construct buildings and skyscrapers. Would your design be able to withstand an earthquake, floods or high winds? Come find out!
Bringing Science to Life by Sally Ride Science Join an engaging standards-based science program that will show young people that science is creative, collaborative, fascinating and fun!
Racing Toothbrush Heads by Eta Kappa Nu Why use a toothbrush to brush your teeth, when you can build a bristle bot? Join UCSD Engineering students to build a mini-robot with a toothbrush head, a battery and a vibrator, then race your bot against your friends to win a prize.
Cyber Fun Fest!! by UC San Diego SDSC Join us for a day of interactive fun using computers and your own creativity. Have fun playing Serious Games, explore 3D molecules and 3D galaxies, create your own interactive games, and learn all at the same time! You will get real hands-on experience with advanced computer technologies guided by our professional staff members who are there to help make this a truly super cyber fun fest.
Scouting and the Science of Geocaching by Boy Scouts of Imperial County Meet our inspiring Science Merit Badge Leaders and join us in a hands-on activity to see what it takes to earn a Science Merit Badge in subjects like chemistry, electronics and animal science.
The "Essence" of Glow by Castle Park High School How are jellyfish linked to novel cancer detection techniques? How do fireflies and deep-sea organisms "turn on the lights"? How do glowsticks work? Come find out in our fun, hands-on booth exploring the science behind fluorescence, chemiluminescence, and bioluminescence. You'll leave "glowing"!
Asking Why Is The First Step In Science by Mira Costa College Why do amusement rides feel funny and really why do stars twinkle? Join our physical scientist in answering these and more interesting questions.
If I Could Turn Back Time by National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) UCSD Chapter The measurement of time is fundamental to everyone, from the time of birth to the time the school bus arrives. One way to measure time is with a pendulum clock, which uses a swinging weight, and was first invented in 1656. Learn how to assemble a simple pendulum and verify timing with your own watch.
Forbidden Territory by Athena San Diego Here's your opportunity to touch that equipment your parents don't want you to touch! Dive inside and get acquainted with the science of how everyday equipment and products in your home actually work. Meet San Diego's women in technology, bioscience and engineering, and learn we mentor the next generation of women science leaders and encourages future scientists and engineers through our Pinnacle scholarship program.
Marble Races by Coastal Academy Join us to create roller coaster like structures to race marbles. Come and discovery how much water can fit on a penny. Try both of these interactive activities and discover the fun of science.
How to Build a Science Fair Project by Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair Mix different candies and sodas to find the ideal chemical reaction to light up as many light bulbs as possible, and then find out how to showcase your science discoveries by creating a science fair project for the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. The Fair is an annual exhibition competition held in Balboa Park that features the research of local San Diego students. Also, join us for Family Day—free entrance to the exhibits and fun activities for the whole family.
Dream, Design, Deploy by UCSD TIES Engineers are Problem Solvers. Who can design a toy adaptor for children with special needs or a personal shopping assistant for the visually impaired? Meet multi-disciplinary teams of UCSD engineering students who design, build and deploy projects that solve technology-based problems for non-profit community partners.
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