Astronomy

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.

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

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.

The first Monday of every month, seniors 65 and better can enjoy the Science Center exhibits, a show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater and a lecture on the quietest day of the month for only $8!

Join the Biocom Institute Festival of Science & Engineering as we celebrate STEM In the Lakeside community! Bring your family to the Lakeside Community Center for a FREE and fun filled day featuring over 25 interactive, hands-on exhibits from local businesses, nonprofits, and schools. All activities are designed to spark a love for science in your future innovator.

Join the Biocom Institute Festival of Science & Engineering as we celebrate STEM In the Alpine community! Bring your family to the Alpine Branch Library for a FREE and fun filled day featuring over 25 interactive, hands-on exhibits from local businesses, nonprofits, and schools. All activities are meant to spark a love for science in your future innovator.

Join the Biocom Institute Festival of Science & Engineering as we celebrate STEM In the Chula Vista community!

Bring your family to the Chula Vista Public Library for a FREE and fun filled afternoon featuring over 25 interactive, hands-on STEM exhibits from local businesses, nonprofits, and schools. All activities are designed to spark a love for science in your future innovator!

This program is brought to you with community sponsorship from Cox Communications.

Join the Biocom Institute Festival of Science & Engineering as we celebrate STEM In the Vista community! Bring your family to the Main Street Parking lot (located next to the Avo playhouse) for a FREE and fun filled day featuring over 25 interactive, hands-on exhibits from local businesses, nonprofits, and schools. All activities are to spark a love for science in your future innovator.

*Parking is available for free in the adjacent dirt parking lot off Main Street, Vista, CA. Free street parking is also available on Sundays.

Super STEM Saturday is designed to expose and engage kids of all ages and their families to the diverse and exciting fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, known as the STEM disciplines. The brainchild of The Classical Academies and held in partnership with CSUSM, Super STEM Saturday has grown into a popular North County event that draws over 7,000 science enthusiasts each year to the university campus.

Vista Unified School District would like to extend an invitation to join us for our 4th Annual STEM Fest event. STEM Fest is an evening event celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics showcasing K-12 student's innovative and creative STEM work. STEM related companies will host demonstrations and share career related information. MiraCosta and Palomar colleges, Cal State San Marcos and UCSD will also be in attendance providing interactive STEM activities and college STEM course and major information. See you at our free event!