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US Army Recruiting

Two tables with multiple interactive elements including a career navigation tool, pullup bar, swag giveaways and a Register-To-Win Nintendo Switch with the goal of connecting with HS students to outline Army Career Pathways in STEAM.

America's Navy

Now’s your chance to sail on an aircraft carrier — the Strike Group is in your area! Play our new virtual reality game All Hands, learn about Navy missions around the world and chat with real Sailors. See you at San Diego Science and Engineering Festival 2025!

Illumina

Making genomics accessible is key to unlocking its potential to save and improve lives. Illumina is committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists, innovators, and trailblazers, empowering young learners to envision themselves at the forefront of scientific discovery.

County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health & Quality

The interactive booth will allow attendees to better understand some of the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health Programs. Interactive dry ice demonstrations are designed to help attendees better understand some of the chemical hazards faced by our emergency responders on the Hazardous Incident Response Team. Attendees will also be able to learn about the beach water quality monitoring program and the tools available to ensure their safety when entering recreational waters.

J. Craig Venter Institute

JCVI is at the forefront of genomics, striving to unravel the complexities of the biological world to improve global health. At our booth, explore how plastic accumulates in the food chain—from small fragments in microbes and other tiny organisms to fish and, eventually, us. Learn about how our scientists are tackling the problem of plastic pollution, the power of microbes, and the effect of both on the ocean. Join us for insights at the intersection of genomics and environmental challenges.

Johnson & Johnson

We would like to set up a booth featuring a STEM activity, similar to what we offer when we bring students on-site. Activities could include Strawberry DNA extraction, Magnetic Slime, and more. We can tailor the activities to different age groups and ensure they align with the event's theme.

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.

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