College and Beyond (21+)

How do astronomers study the Universe? Our planet is covered with observatories of all kinds, big and small, amateur and professional, old and new. Many more still are orbiting over our heads daily. Yet prior to 1929 (less than 90 years ago), we didn’t even know there was a Universe beyond our own Milky Way, let alone astronomical objects that gave off more than just visible light. Go on a tour of the multi-wavelength universe and see highlights of some exciting new findings. Join Dr.

Monday through Thursday
March 6 - 9, 2017 · 3 - 5:30 p.m.
San Diego Central Library, IDEA Lab, 8th floor

Design and build like an architect in celebration of Teen Tech Week, in March. During this 4-day workshop, you will have an opportunity to design a 2D floor plan and then use foam core to build a mini 3D architectural model to scale. Showcase of your models, will take place on Thursday, March 9th in the library.

Open to ages 12 and up.

The College of Sciences and College of Engineering at San Diego State University open their doors to K-12 students and families to showcase 22 interactive exhibits such as: CSI Meets CSU, Show-Me Geology, telescopes, planetarium showings, laser demonstrations, SuperSonic Ping-Pong Balls, Electron Microscope Facility, aerospace, robotics, making ice cream using liquid nitrogen, X-ray Crystallography, and much more.
http://sdsu.edu/sampler

In honor of International Women's Day, two professors from California State University San Marcos will be discussing cybersecurity at Wavelength Brewery in Vista Village. Dr. Rika Yoshii, Professor, Department of Computer Science & Information Systems, will talk about "The Internet of Things and AI," including such topics as big data analysis, nanomachines, and privacy and security. Dr. Teresa Macklin, Associate Dean and Chief Information Security Officer for IITS, will provide a case study on incident investigations. Dr.

Join us for a night of art and science. The San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering and the Fleet Science Center are partnering with Wine & Canvas San Diego to bring you a night of creativity and enlightenment. Local artist Amanda Rouse will lead you through the process of creating your own masterpiece, a beautiful sunset scene of the Ocean Beach Pier, while her husband, Dr. Robert Letscher, shares his experience and work as a marine biogeochemist researcher who contributes to next-generation climate models.

Come visit the workshop that your inner 12 year old would love to have attended and see how the STEAM sausage is made! Get ideas on how to implement Laser cutting, 3D printing, Robotics, Virtual Reality and more in the classroom or youth group environment. All ages welcome. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Investigate the Fleet Science Center after hours at our next Fleet Night of Science event: Detectives vs. Engineers! This 21+ event celebrates the newest offerings at the Fleet: our brand-new giant screen film Dream Big, which is about engineering our world, and our newest exhibition, Sherlock Holmes and the Clocktower Mystery. First, catch the premiere of Dream Big, then put on your hard hat and construct a derby car, create a Rube Goldberg contraption and design a structure that will survive our earthquake simulator.

50 Scientists and Artists. 25 Bars. One Night.
All Over San Diego County.

What sounds like the beginning of a rather bad joke is actually a fun, new community program by the Fleet Science Center. During Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar℠, local scientists will enjoy something we all do: a beer and good conversation in a local bar. Join them, and ask them anything you want! They'll be easy to spot. Just look for the sign that reads: "We are scientists. Ask us anything!"

Join local scientists to learn about a variety of topics as they share their latest research in a friendly and exciting environment. Sharp Minds lectures begin at 10:30 a.m. on the first Monday of the month and are held in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. Lectures are free with paid admission into the Fleet Science Center. The Sharp Minds Lecture in March will explore "How Old if Sunlight" with guest presenter Peter Volkert.

Dream Big: Engineering Our World is the first film of its kind for IMAX® theaters and will transform how we think about engineering. From the world’s tallest buildings to underwater robots and a solar car race across Australia, Dream Big celebrates the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels big and small. The film shows how engineers push the limits of innovation in unexpected and amazing ways.