Bioengineering Graduate Society
Bioengineering applications in genetic engineering, organ modeling, etc
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Quidel Corporation
*Mollie is sending Deb description of booth early next week - Marketing approving for me now.
Hologic
We will need 4 to 6 tables.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
We will have a mechanical lung on display where participants can learn more about Cystic Fibrosis and what it is doing to the human body. Participants will have the chance to build a set of lungs using a plastic cup and balloons. We will also have DNA origami that participants can build. We will also show DNA extraction of a strawberry all while providing instructions for participants to follow at home.
Barrio Logan STEAM Block Party
Join us: Held at Mercado Del Barrio, this event is free of charge and open to all ages!
This inclusive, outdoor community event will take place in the heart of Barrio Logan. Combining culture, science and art, the day will include a mix of student competitions, art displays, live exhibits, hands-on STEAM booths, and more! This is a family-friendly environment where curiosity and exploration intersect creativity and culture. Join us for hands-on activities, competitions, food, and fun!
Hosted in partnership with the Barrio Logan Science & Art Expo.
Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair
Members of the Student Leadership Board of the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair will perform high interest, safe STEM demonstrations. Backboards from the GSDSEF will be on display and students will answer any questions about participating in the GSDSEF.
Neurocrine Biosciences
Standard size booth is fine (10 x 10, 1 table, 2 chairs).
Illumina
Hoping to have 4 activities: Plink, Emoji DNA Game, Art Activity (My Genes Make Me Unique) and a photo op called Picture Yourself a Scientist.
Gaming Your Way Through the Immune System!
Come join UCSD's BMES Outreach committee as we teach you how your immune system fights off nasty invaders! Hear our short presentation and play our homemade video games that take you through the journey of a pathogen in the body!
Each session will be around 30 minutes, and kids will have access to our custom in-browser videogames featuring the innate and adaptive aspects of the immune system!
STEAM Week Live Main Stage
The San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering, presented by the Illumina Foundation, will be fully virtual this year from April 24-May 2 on lovestemsd.org.
The Live Main Stage event is from 10am-6pm on Tuesday, April 27 and Wednesday, April 28 with fun and interactive STEAM activities, a special Women in STEAM event as well as a COVID-19 conversation for kids and teens.
