Virtual STEAM Resources

Inside the special labs that handle the coronavirus and other dangerous pathogens

Sanford Burnham Prebys

This video, shot just a few days before the opening our brand-new Biosafety Level 3 laboratory, is a unique opportunity to be inside the lab before it goes "hot" with virus. Only specially-trained personnel can enter once it does.

  • Grade School
  • Middle School
  • High School
  • College and Beyond (21+)

Inside the special labs that handle the coronavirus and other dangerous pathogens

Sanford Burnham Prebys

This video, shot just a few days before the opening our brand-new Biosafety Level 3 laboratory, is a unique opportunity to be inside the lab before it goes "hot" with virus. Only specially-trained personnel can enter once it does.

  • Grade School
  • Middle School
  • High School
  • College and Beyond (21+)

Investigating Pollution in the Tijuana River Estuary

Boz Life Science Research and Teaching Institute

In this video, we explore the ongoing issues in the Tijuana River Estuary and introduce the Boz Institute's project studying the chemical pollution and its effect on human and ecosystem health in the estuary. If you are interesting in learning more about our projects or getting involved in our research, visit our website at www.bozinstitute.org!

  • Middle School
  • High School
  • College and Beyond (21+)

Kaleidoscope

DRS DAYLIGHT SOLUTIONS

Demonstration of a kaleidoscope and how to build one.

  • Grade School
  • Middle School
  • High School

Leadership Library - Maurice Exner, VP of R&D, Hologic

Hologic

Maurice Exner, Vice President of R&D, talks about how he ended up in his current role as Vice President of Assay Development and Clinical Affairs at Hologic’s Diagnostic Solutions Division.

  • Grade School
  • Middle School
  • High School
  • College and Beyond (21+)

Let's Talk Mosquitoes!

County of San Diego Vector Control Program

Did you know that mosquitoes can spread diseases and make people sick? Learn all about the mosquito life cycle, how they can spread diseases to people, and what we can do to keep ourselves safe from mosquito bites.

  • Grade School
  • Middle School
  • High School

Lilly for STEAM festival: a life in science panel discussion

Eli Lilly & Co

Lilly employees discuss their diverse journey in science and what has inspired them to pursue their respective careers

  • Grade School
  • Middle School
  • High School
  • College and Beyond (21+)

Liquid Nitrogen Chemical Properties

County of San Diego Hazardous Materials Division

Ever seen liquid air? Watch some fun experiments with Liquid Nitrogen, so cold at – 320F. What happens to a flower, or a plastic ball or when you mix it with hot water? Don’t try these at home!

  • Pre-K
  • Grade School
  • Middle School
  • High School
  • College and Beyond (21+)

Looping Video

DRS DAYLIGHT SOLUTIONS

Video collage featuring selected Daylight technology highlights

  • Middle School
  • High School

Making Ice Cream

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.

Who wants to make their own ice cream? Amelie & Seeley will demonstrate how to make ice cream and how a single ingredient can change the outcome of our beloved cold treat. Can you make ice cream? After this experiment, you can say yes!

  • Pre-K
  • Grade School
  • Middle School

Manufacturing Engineering - Grades 4-8

DRS DAYLIGHT SOLUTIONS

Discussion about manufacturing engineering - target ages Grade 4-8

  • Grade School
  • Middle School

Manufacturing Engineering - Grades K-3rd

DRS DAYLIGHT SOLUTIONS

Discussion about manufacturing engineering - target ages Grade K-3

  • Grade School

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