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Biodiesel & Algal Studies Group

Since 2009 Castle Park High students, with Dr. Pomeroy of UCSD, have learned to produce biodiesel from vegetable oil. Our booth demonstrates the step-by-step process of biodiesel synthesis, discusses the advantages of biodiesel over petroleum and outlines the ease of production. Our booth includes CAICE researchers who provide demonstrations concerning climate change and atmospheric chemistry. We also partner with Algenesis who demonstrate biodegradable materials that mimic plastics and foams.

Illumina

Making genomics accessible is critical in realizing its potential to save and improve lives. Illumina hopes to inspire young learners to see themselves as future scientists, innovators, and trailblazers.

TriLink BioTechnologies; Maravai LifeSciences

Delicious DNA!!! This hands-on activity will have kids making a DNA double helix. Using candy, your children will learn about the remarkable building blocks that make up the diversity we see in plants, animals, and humans. Maravai LifeSciences and its companies are the proven catalysts for delivering novel vaccines, therapies and diagnostics with biotech and biopharma companies across the globe.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Our booth will consist of a few stations. One station the guests will build replica lungs in a cup using plastic cups and balloons to understand the effects of Cystic Fibrosis in the lungs. To help make this point we will also have a mini lung display hooked up to a computer monitor. At another station guests will make slime.

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