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SUMMARY:San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering
DESCRIPTION:More than 100+ activities\, performances are planned for this free event on Saturday\, March 7. \n \nThe San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering will be held on Saturday\, March 7\, 10 am-5 pm at Petco Park\, and will be a full day of science\, technology\, engineering\, arts\, and math (STEAM) fun provided by hundreds of San Diego area businesses\, schools\, libraries\, and museums. Admission is free and open to the public\, no registration is required. A clear bag policy will also be in effect. \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nThis year’s event is presented by Illumina Corporate Foundation and more than 20\,000 people are expected. Featured areas include: \n\nCollege and Career Connections: This will foster awareness and create meaningful connections for local middle and high school students who will have the opportunity to meet with over 20 higher education and industry partners\, including San Diego State University. There will be two panels: at 11 am and 2 pm.\nThe Art Pavilion: Back by popular demand\, The Madhatters return to teach attendees how to knit baby caps that will be donated to the local children’s hospital. Students and community groups will showcase their creative expressions infusing the STEM experience with artistic flair. This exciting new space will encapsulate the powerful synergy between science\, technology\, engineering\, arts\, and mathematics.\nTeacher Workshops: The ScienceBridge Enzyme Lab will take place between 11 am and 1 pm and is for educators with students in the 9th-12th grade. The Algae Academy is appropriate for any K-12 teacher\, and will be held from 2-4 pm.\n\nSara Pagano\, Executive Director of the San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering\, says\, “The festival aims to make STEAM learning enjoyable for all ages\, from pre-K to gray. The event highlights San Diego’s leadership and innovation in science\, technology and engineering fields and simplifies complex subjects for everyone.” \nThere will be dozens of returning hands-on learning experiences\, interactive activities\, and experiments to inspire kids (and kids at heart!) to engage in all things STEAM. \nTwo main stages will offer a variety of performances including math raps sung by The Music Notes\, a High-Temperature Fusion show from General Atomics\, an SD Mad Science-Fire & Ice performance\, Fleet Science Center’s spectacle: Don’t Try This at Home\, and EcoVivarium’s ‘Reptiles\, Amphibians\, and Bugs\, Oh Why?’ \nADDITIONAL ON-SITE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: \n\nDNA fun and genomics education with Illumina Corporate Foundation\nThe pre-K zone is filled with engaging activities for little learners\nVirtual reality experiences\nRockets and explosions with General Atomics\nMake slime\, learn about underwater sea life\, play with robots\, watch a drone show and more!\n\nThe San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering’s mission is to engage kids in science and engineering. By doing this\, the organization expands the general public’s understanding of the relevancy of science and engineering in everyday lives\, illuminates why the United States must maintain its leadership role in science and technology\, and work with parents and teachers to inspire today’s students to become tomorrow’s science\, technology\, engineering\, arts and mathematical (STEAM) innovators.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/san-diego-festival-of-science-engineering/
LOCATION:Petco Park\, 100 Park Boulevard\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:education,family,kids,teens
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