Mechanical Advantage is a nonprofit corporation and FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team. Mechanical Advantage has been supporting this event since 2019 by providing hands-on robotics experiences for attendees of all ages. Attendees can have fun learning about robotics while operating table-top robots and driving a small, crowd friendly robot with soft tires that was designed just for large events like this. We have historically operated out of a 10’x10’ space.
Jump into the world of animals with Zovargo and discover how every little thing we do makes a difference for our world! During this highly interactive program you will learn how we can help to save and speak up for those animals that don't have a voice of their own.
The Salk Institute will be on hand to share the latest research in our Harnessing Plants Initiative, an endeavor to sequester atmospheric carbon & reduce global temperatures. Attendees to our booth will learn about the power of plants, examine the structures of plant roots, & conduct a seed planting they can take home with them.
Droyd will have electric ride-on bikes and tricylces for ages 3 and up. Ideally, there would be a demo area near us for kids to ride and learn about electric toys.
Brain puzzles, brain health info for kids and adults
The Curiosity Cube is a retrofitted shipping container that has been transformed into a mobile science lab. It features interactive hands-on science experiments using the latest technology to spark curiosity in the next generation of scientists. The Curiosity Cube allows us to extend our impact beyond the classroom to reach students and their families at public events. The Curiosity Cube experiments are led by local MilliporeSigma employees.
We will bring our Mobile Children's Museum exhibits. These exhibits are mobile versions of the pieces we have at the Museum that foster engineering, problem-solving, and creative thinking. Potential exhibits include our Rigamajig, Ball Wall, Imagination Playground, or Rokenbok. All exhibits are STEM-based.
A programmable floor robot that introduces coding to children.
Make-and-Take activity
We will show live larvae samples, mosquito eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults to be observed under microscopes. We will provide educational material and free resources to learn how to stay safe from vectors in San Diego County. In addition to this, there will be displays of what to look out for in your community or household that could attract vectors to your homes. In addition to this, we will provide FREE repellent samples and other fun giveaways for everyone who stops by our booth!
It takes true community spirit and engagement to build a successful Festival and create meaningful year-round STEAM experiences for youth and families throughout San Diego.
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