Ocean Science Exploration
Explore-It! Whales: Through hands-on activities, guests will explore the wide diversity of whales and learn about our local whale species. We will have station based activities on the floor for guests to interact with.
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Clone of Ocean Exploration with Birch Aquarium
Stated Clearly at Stone Brewing Co.
Come be part of the inaugural 21+ Adult Science series that proves science isn't just for kids. Find out how DNA works, what chemical evolution is, and how scientists first investigated the chemical origins of life, all through digestible animations . We'll have leading scientists, as well as the animator, on site and ready to answer any questions you may have! Admission is free, and food and drinks will be available for purchase. Come get your science on!
Ocean Exploration with Birch Aquarium
County of San Diego's Department of Environmental Health & Quality - Hazardous Materials Division & Beach and Bay Program
The Department of Environmental Health & Quality will be conducting an interactive exercise where attendees can hold a CO2 bubble. Additionally, the Hazardous Material Division and the Beach and Bay Program will provide information regarding the regulation and handling of Hazardous Materials & Hazardous/Medical Waste. The Beach and Bay program will be providing information regarding the sampling and posting of signs warning of contaminated water at beaches affected by sewage spills.
Think Blue San Diego/City of San Diego's Stormwater Department
The Think Blue activation would showcase SWEEP-E -- the City of San Diego's first 100% electric mini street sweeper -- and give attendees the opportunity to climb behind the wheel. Giveaways would include SWEEP-E stickers and coloring pages/crayons for younger students. Older students with phones will be asked to take an educational stormwater quiz (via a QR code) in order to spin a wheel to win a prize (lunch boxes, dog bags, pet bowls, water bottles, etc.)
California State University Program for Biotechnology (CSUBIOTECH)
Host a booth to showcase the work of biotechnology in the Cal State University system. CSUBIOTECH provides grants and awards, organizes the annual CSU Biotechnology Symposium, promotes industry-responsive curricular innovations, and serves as a liaison between the CSU and government, regional and biotechnology industry partners, including philanthropic partners.
NASA JPL
NASA Eyes - Experience Earth, our solar system, nearby asteroids, the universe, and the spacecraft exploring them with immersive real-time 3D web-based apps for Mac, PC and mobile devices. You can also build a Psyche spacecraft model and learn about NASA's Earth Science program.
Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve
Activities will introduce the public to the monitoring that takes place within the reserve including an exhibit of a data logger, a model of a salt marsh for hands on vegetation sampling, a maze describing carbon sequestration, and a salt marsh super heroes interactive for elementary-aged students.
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.
