Middle School

The EcoLogik Institute

In collaboration with Traveling Miss T. (@travelingmisst on instagram), The EcoLogik Institute (based out of Cabrillo National Monument) presents Cabrillo National Monument math maps! Travel by coordinate plane to learn about the environment, wildlife, and history of Cabrillo National Monument. Students will also have to opportunity to try their hand at wildlife monitoring with simulated science activities led by real National Park Service biologists!

J. Craig Venter Institute

JCVI is at the forefront of genomics, striving to unravel the complexities of the biological world to improve global health. At our booth, explore how plastic accumulates in the food chain—from small fragments in microbes and other tiny organisms to fish and, eventually, us. Learn about how our scientists are tackling the problem of plastic pollution, the power of microbes, and the effect of both on the ocean. Join us for insights at the intersection of genomics and environmental challenges.

Helen Woodward Animal Center

Explore how animals are classified by what they eat as well as how they eat with live animal presentations and encounters. Gain an understanding of the interconnectedness of different species on the food web, and participate in an activity that demonstrates a model food web what disruptions invasive species cause to it. In a classroom setting, the class would follow up with tracking and graphing the invasive species impact and brainstorm improvement methods.

San Diego State University

Members of San Diego State University’s Cybersecurity Center for Research and Education (CCRE) will demonstrate the importance of cybersecurity to protect new technologies from hackers and safeguard the systems that power our nation. Learn directly from the SDSU researchers and innovators leading San Diego to new heights in STEM.

San Diego State University

San Diego State University representatives from science and engineering will provide engaging and interactive activities for students and families of all ages. Touch urchins wearing hats, code your own bracelet, build neurons out of pipe cleaners, explore the solar system in virtual reality and more! Learn directly from the SDSU researchers and innovators leading San Diego to new heights in STEAM.

STEAM Concert With Music Notes

Join Music Notes, a team of former math teachers, for this unforgettable hip hop concert. Music Notes has traveled the country hosting assemblies for over 250,000 students and their videos have gathered over 2,000,000 views online. Their collection of STEAM-themed songs are sure to have attendees dancing and singing along.

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