Who is the Culprit? by Tau Beta Pi - UCSD Engineering Honors Society Be a detective and save the day by finding out who was the culprit that left behind a written message. A group of UCSD Engineering students will guide you along as you learn about chromatography, a technique often used by scientists and forensic detectives alike to help identify unknown substances.
Building Safer Communities by CERT Did you know that there is a City program that trains citizens on how to respond to disasters? Learn how to build a simple machine with a fulcrum and bar to lift heavy objects. And, check out a fire suppression display that mimics a CO2 system.
Get Fired Up! by San Diego Fire and Rescue Learn about the science behind fighting fires and saving lives! Meet an accelerant sniffing dog, a bomb squad robot and take a tour of the Safety Trailer. Then, try on the gear and learn about what keeps our fire fighters safe and how they put out a blaze. Or, check out how a hazmat suit protects them as they secure a chemical spill.
Life Savers by SDMSE What does it take to save a life? Check out the science behind the lifesaving equipment and techniques used by paramedics. Meet Resusci Anne and find out how CPR works.
Busted! by US Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration Be a DEA Forensic Scientist and learn about the tools and techniques to detect drugs of abuse and how to obtain and analyze fingerprints
Robo Sub by Office of Naval Research Hands-On! Learn about underwater robotics with “Sea Perch” which provides you with the opportunity to learn about engineering, science, and mathematics all while building an underwater ROV. Our program teaches you how to build an underwater robot, build a propulsion system, develop a controller, and investigate weight and buoyancy.
Just the Facts, Ma'am by National Defense Education Program From Data to Decision Making - Come see the different ways the Navy obtains information and transforms that into knowledge.
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