Grade School

LPA Design Studios

Our booth is hosting a number of activities that reflect the multiple disciplines represented in LPA Design Studio's integrated design approach. Come interact with architects, structural engineers, civil engineers, landscape architects, and interior designers. Participate in activities highlighting the creativity and problem-solving we encounter on a daily basis. Learn how our commitment to collaboration and inclusion leads to smart, sustainable, and impactful designs.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers hands-on, classroom-friendly STEM activities that make complex scientific ideas tangible and fun. Two popular activities—Strawberry DNA extraction and DNA name bracelets—help students connect molecular biology concepts to real-world applications while practicing scientific thinking, data interpretation, and creative design.

Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego

The deep sea is the largest habitat on Earth and home to an amazing diversity of animals. Come learn about the biology and ecology of deep-sea animals, which have numerous adaptations to life in the dark (large eyes, cryptic coloration, light organs). This hands-on activity will introduce participants to common deep-sea species (including lanternfishes, dragonfishes, glass squids, and barrel shrimps) and the essential roles these animals play in oceanic food webs and global nutrient cycles.

AXEIS

Join us at the AXEIS STEM Carts booth for a fast-paced, hands-on STEM adventure! Build mini-robots, experiment with circuits, explore chemistry reactions, code with micro:bits, and challenge yourself with our student-created science missions. Fun, quick, and creative — perfect for all ages! Every participant will receive a FREE take-home STEM kit to continue exploring science at home!

Mad Science of San Diego

Discovery Fun Stations: hands-on activities that allow them to further explore science concepts. • NASA: Lazer Maze – Discover technologies created for space travel! Test your aim with a laser maze • NASA Space Station – Discover technologies created for space travel! Buil • MAGNETISM – Kids try to build a bridge using metal objects and strong magnets on wooden pegs. • ECSTATIC ELECTRICITY – Kids try to make their way through a metal maze without making the buzzer go off.

Gensler

Come learn from architects how to design, draw and visualize your design in 2D and 3D. Bring your imagination and experience to our booth featuring design technology and software, virtual reality and building blocks. All ages welcome.

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 live sea animals, 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 STEM.

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