Association for Women in Science San Diego Chapter
Hands-on science activity coordinated by members of AWIS SD Outreach Committee
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The Alchemist Chef
The Alchemist Chef is nothing like you've seen in the last 10 years. Combining science, with a little bit of humor and LOTS of fun will definitely have everyone on the edge of their seats! Each show contains high-energy and fully interactive to your festival schedule with fast paced antics, visual props, audience participation, and amazing science experiments that will blow the audience's minds away! Who knows, maybe something will blow-up, ignite on fire or shoot across the stage?
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP)
SBP will be very hands-on with experiments, showing what we do in the lab, yet on lay-friendly level. We will have things for kids and adults to look at (last year it was Virtual reality glasses and proteins, and C.elegans - tiny worms) and be interactive with our scientist volunteers. (exact experiments TBD)
We will also apply temporary DNA tattoos, and give out little lab coats. We will make the science exciting and interesting for all!
National University
Hands-on activities in zoology and human biology.
SDSU Center for Autism and Brain Development Imaging Labs
We plan to have activities for individuals of all ages to participate in. Since we are a neuroscience lab, we like to have some activities in which people can learn about the brain and brain functions. Some activities include a brain trivia game, stroop task (always a favorite!), as well as some brain mazes for the younger kids, and more! As we did last year, we will be bringing a brain model for the kids and adults to look at and we are there to answer any questions they may have.
Biodiesel & Algal Studies Group
Since 2009 Castle Park High students, with Dr. Pomeroy of UCSD, have learned to produce biodiesel from vegetable oil. Students use a particle counter to determine how “clean” the fuel burns and discuss how particulate impacts our global climate. Students present this field data to support the benefits of biodiesel. Our booth, as in years past, will demonstrate the step-by-step process of biodiesel synthesis, discuss the advantages of biodiesel over petroleum and outline the ease of production.
San Diego River Park Foundation
Booth will consist of one display for community outreach for the San Diego River Park foundation, and one interactive display featuring the San Diego River Park Foundation Cool River Education Program. Live Macroinvertebtates will be on display to highlight stream health assessments.
Zovargo
Live animals and interactive educational props. Lots of hands-on items and fun animals to interact with!
Birch Aquarium
We will bring shark bifacts, like shark jaws and shark egg cases for guests to touch and learn about sharks
Cabrillo National Monument
Our booth will focus on the fusion of nature, technology and citizen science in the National Parks!
