Ecology

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 urchins wearing hats, 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 STEAM.

The Cool Gang

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2024-12-05 20:58

A fun introduction to reptiles and all the cool things they can do!

Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego

We will explore the biology and ecology of deep sea animals through two activities: 1) comparative anatomy of deep-sea crustaceans (visual examination of specimens with the naked eye and under the microscrope) and 2) exploring stomach contents of a deep-sea fish, the longnose lancetfish. Both activities will introduce and examine common morphological and behavioral adaptations to life in the deep sea. Specimens handled by the public will be frozen, thawed or stored in seawater.

Biology through Art

Explore the fusion of biology and art through hands-on drawing activities on biodiversity. Each visitor earns their personal "guardian invertebrate" card!

CITY OF SAN DIEGO Public Utilities Department

We will promote various activities the City's Public Utilities Division participates in and share important information to the community on what's okay to put down the drain at home. We will also provide education on our Ocean Monitoring Program and the different species that are found off the coast of San Diego.

Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve

Booth will feature mock field biology monitoring activities and other estuary related activities, as well as information on visiting the Tijuana Estuary.

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.

Rogalski Arts from Patrick Henry High

This will be a Walk-in-Painting based on Ornithology. It will be an interactive art installation in which audience will learn about birds and then make art about what they learn. Their art will be added into the installation. See examples here: https://rogalskiart.com/walk-in-paintings.html

San Diego Natural History Museum

The Nat will be bringing some animal specimens from our collection and will have some fun nature games that are great for all ages! This will be interactive and great for all ages! The takeaway message will be about the conservation of nature in our region.

Reptiles of the World

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2024-10-09 10:36

Introduction to reptile species from around the world including endangered species.

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The Cool Gang

Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego

CITY OF SAN DIEGO Public Utilities Department

Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve

Biodiesel & Algal Studies Group

Rogalski Arts from Patrick Henry High

San Diego Natural History Museum

Reptiles of the World

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