Many thanks to Hillsdale Middle School for an awesome partnership and great video displaying the collaboration that exists through our programming.
Exposing K-12 Students to Interactive STEM Experiences
Sparking a love for science in diverse communities throughout San Diego!
SIYB provides access to free, meaningful STEM experiences by bringing the spark of science directly to communities throughout San Diego. Each SIYB program is organized similarly to a street fair: local companies, non-profits and community organizations set up exhibit booths with fun, hands-on STEM activities for all participants. SIYB increases the opportunities for students to interact with STEM professionals, providing youth with positive and diverse STEM role models and changing the image of STEM. This STEM exposure encourages youth to stay involved in STEM and consider a career in this field a reality. SIYB provides a holistic approach to STEM outreach and education, as it incorporates parent education, teacher professional development, and year-round student engagement. Approximately 500-2,000 San Diegans from these communities participate in each SIYB Program. Support of this program speaks to a commitment to accessible, quality STEM educational experiences for our communities and a devotion to the sustainability of San Diego County’s thriving STEM-based industries.
Nonprofit and educational institutions who are interested in exhibiting, please fill out the brief application and we will contact you with more information.
Interested in sponsoring a STEM In Your Backyard? Contact Karmin Noar, Executive Director knoar@biocom.org
Interested in volunteering at a STEM In Your Backyard? Contact Karmin Noar, Executive Director at knoar@biocom.org
STEM in Your Backyard Upcoming Location & Dates
September 2019
Nestor Language Academy September 20, 2019, 10:00am – 2:00pm
October 2019
Oceanside High School October 25, 2019, 8:30am – 11:30am
November 2019
Magnolia Science Academy November 20, 2019, 11:00am – 2:00pm
January/February
Linda Vista, Kearny High School of Science Connections & Technology, February 26, 2020, 10:00am – 12:30pm
STEM WEEK
March 2020
North County -Escondido - Miller Elementary March 9, 2020 - time TBD
Central San Diego (Logan Heights) Burbank Elementary March 11, 2020 - time TBD
East County - Montgomery Middle School March 12, 2020 - 12:30pm – 3:30pm
South County - Castle Park High School March 13, 2020 - 10:00am – 1:00pm
April 2020
National City, Lincoln Acres Elementary, April 9, 2020, time TBD
May 2020
PROUD STEM IN YOUR BACKYARD SPONSORS
Photos from 2017 STEM In Your Backyard Events
