Earth Discovery Institute
Life cycle of a butterfly activity for kiddos using pasta and visuals! Also lots of interesting displays on the table!
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific offers hands-on, classroom-friendly STEM activities that make complex scientific ideas tangible and fun. Two popular activities—Strawberry DNA extraction and DNA name bracelets—help students connect molecular biology concepts to real-world applications while practicing scientific thinking, data interpretation, and creative design.
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.
Urban Discovery Academy
Visitors will utilize problem solving and learn engineering concepts by using playdough and basic circuit components to activate lightbulbs and fans. Squishy Circuits will be used to teach basic concepts of electrical circuits, using conductive and insulating play dough. Our student leaders will lead robot races with visiting families while they showcase their lego robots.
SDAALAS - (San Diego branch) American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
We will have our mouse mascot available for pictures. plenty of swag and informational handouts, visual demonstrations on husbandry, possible origami mice and frogs.
Fleet Science Center
Fleet Science Center is on a mission to realize a San Diego where everyone is connected by the power of
science to create a better future. We are a community-focused countywide organization that
collaborates with educators, scientific organizations, community leaders and champions of a-ha
moments. Join us and explore a world of possibility with hands-on learning for the entire family.
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.
Star Dust
Star Dust Live blends hip hop, science, and storytelling to show we are all connected through star dust. Using STEAM lessons, music, and dance, the show inspires unity, curiosity, and self-love. Performed for ASTC, SmartLab Oakland, and the Fleet Science Center, with upcoming shows at Chabot (2026) and a new Virginia science center (2027).
USD STEM Outreach Club
Our booth will include activities hosted by several of USD's science clubs: STEM Outreach, Bio Club, Pre-Dental Club and Physics Club. We are return exhibitors, and our booth was a big hit last year!
Empresa Performing Arts Foundation with Play-Well TEKnologies
Interactive LEGO booth with building. We are still planning the specific activity but will have more information closer to the event.
