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ASML

Create colorful art inspired by microchip patterns and discover how ASML’s machines use light to help make the tiny microchips that power modern technology.

Immuneering

Chemists and biologists use models to design new molecules that eventually become drugs used to treat diseases such as cancer. Think like a scientist with the Immuneering team and build your own 3D molecules using atoms, bonds, and your imagination!

LPA Design Studios

Our booth is hosting a number of activities that reflect the multiple disciplines represented in LPA Design Studio's integrated design approach. Come interact with architects, structural engineers, civil engineers, landscape architects, and interior designers. Participate in activities highlighting the creativity and problem-solving we encounter on a daily basis. Learn how our commitment to collaboration and inclusion leads to smart, sustainable, and impactful designs.

Gensler

Come learn from architects how to design, draw and visualize your design in 2D and 3D. Bring your imagination and experience to our booth featuring design technology and software, virtual reality and building blocks. All ages welcome.

San Diego State University

San Diego State University representatives from science and engineering will provide engaging and interactive activities for students and families of all ages. Touch live sea animals, code your own bracelet, build neurons out of pipe cleaners, explore the solar system in virtual reality and more! Learn directly from the SDSU researchers and innovators leading San Diego to new heights in STEM.

Collins Aerospace

Explore the world of aerospace materials through a hands-on show and tell featuring real components, specifically mock ups of aircraft nacelles. Put your engineering skills to the test with our paper folding and flight-throwing competition.

U.S.Naval Academy

Midshipmen mentor you through your choice of several hands-on, interactive science and engineering modules for all ages, The diverse subject matter planned includes a range of STEM activities including chemistry, electricity, logic, code breaking, and buoyancy.

SYSTRA IBT

Test your knowledge of bridges as our engineers demonstrate the concepts of bridge engineering using scale models built with K'NEX blocks. Visitors will discover how bridges are designed and built and learn how they, too, can become bridge engineers.

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