Biotech

The Plastic Brain: Can We Stop Neurodegeneration?
The young brain has an extraordinary ability to remodel in response to experience. This ability is called “plasticity,” and it declines with age as our brain circuits mature. But what happens when the brain loses plasticity? Can we boost plasticity at an older age to help the brain self-repair? New research is revealing the mechanisms that underlie plasticity and trying to answer long-standing questions on how to keep our brains in shape.

This is your chance to be one of the few lucky people to explore the beautiful open space of Eagle Peak Preserve, a 1152 acre conservation area owned by the San Diego River Park Foundation! This area is normally not open to the public, but for River Kids Discovery Days, we will be taking a special group on a guided hike of this special space! Take in the breathtaking views of the San Diego River Gorge, explore the expansive open space, and practice citizen science!

San Diego Miramar College will host morning of FREE, FUN SCIENCE on Saturday, March 9th, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 12pm for kids from 5 to 99 at its Mira Mesa Campus (10440 Black Mountain Road). The Miramar College science faculty, staff and students will present a variety “hands on” activities in all areas of Math and Science: Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physiology, Microbiology . All ages are welcome to enjoy this free event with free parking on campus! This event is part of the San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering taking place around San Diego County from March 2nd-10th, 2019.

The Center for Ethics in Science & Technology provides community forums to promote science that benefits everyone. Join us on March 6, 2019 with guest lecturer, Stefan Savage, Ph.D., Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of California, San Diego. Professor Savage will discuss ethics issues in cypersecurity research.