Computers

Stop by to learn more about cybersecurity and how you can stay safe online. Activities include binary bracelets and cryptography wheels.

At our booth we will have two of our GLO Base 2 computers. One of them will be set up and showcasing how our computer runs, while the other will be there to demonstrate how to take apart and assemble our computer.

The research group at the UC San Diego Eating Disorders Center conducts neurocognitive and neuroimaging research studies on adolescents and young adults to better understand eating disorders. We are looking to recruit healthy control volunteers ages 11-17 to participate in a computerized, skill-based learning study. We will be sharing information about our current studies, results from past research studies, and providing informative and fun activities for kids of all ages.

10x10 w/ electrical
includes 1 table, 2 chairs

The booth will feature interactive activities that cater to elementary and middle-school age students. Activities will be:
- Cardboard video game controllers that will control a live PC Game (e.g. Tetris)
- Robot Control Challenge using a Tablet

Information on Nova and Super Nova Award program for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts
Information on the Exploring Program (co-ed vocational program for middle school and high school age youth)
Information on Maker Ed programs (robotics)
Hands on activity for youth attending the festival

Attendees will be presented with various builds/examples of Robotics builds with legos. Students will be able to explore the different builds and use to test different scenarios to see how the build comes to life. Builds are powered with battery packs and move with motors and gears. Students will also be presented with computers that have different programs/projects with include Programming and Coding and also Game Design. Attendees have an opportunity to explore both Lego and computer projects.

Cox IP Packet Racer - students and families can build, decorate and race their own IP Packet Racer on our custom track against the Cox High Speed Network. This activity engages kids in many aspects of STEAM. Each child will take home their packet racer after engaging in the activity.

This Spring, the San Diego Public Library launches its first annual STEAM program, with hands-on programs at each of its 36 locations. The Catalog of Life @ the
Library effort is part of a Library citizen science initiative. Spring into STEAM: Bug Out! is geared towards students age 9 to12 and will feature free, hands-on science programs in March, April and May. Inspired by Catalog of Life, these programs will include entomology, coding, bioengineering and more.

Coding camps and Device Bar