ANNUAL SAN DIEGO SCIENCE FESTIVAL TO HOST COUNTYWIDE EVENTS TO "EXCITE YOUR MIND" IN MARCH 2010
-- Annual festival celebrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics exploration--
San Diego (February 22, 2010) -The largest celebration of science on the West Coast, held annually in San Diego, promises to once again "excite the minds" of thousands of students and their families March 20-27. In 2010, thanks in part to lead sponsor Life Technologies, the San Diego Science Festival (SDSF) will continue to raise awareness on the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education among San Diego's youth to inspire them to pursue careers in these rewarding fields.
The San Diego Science Festival, in conjunction with the You CAN Do The Rubik's Cube Foundation, have announced the 2010 Rubik's Cube Tournament competition. Eight-member student teams from more than 40 K-12 schools in San Diego County will compete for the fastest collective time in solving 25 Rubik's Cubes. School team will be vying for a share of $5,000 in prize money that will be awarded during the final round to math teachers for use in improving math education.
SAN DIEGO SCIENCE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2nd ANNUAL EVENT: "EXCITE YOUR MIND" IN MARCH 2010
-In celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics exploration, the City of San Diego, UC San Diego, Life Technologies, and PETCO Park unite-
SAN DIEGO (Nov. 10, 2009) - San Diego's largest celebration of science returns to offer thousands of students and their families the opportunity to "excite their minds." Today, the San Diego Science Festival announced that, in addition to year-round K-12 programs, the 2010 event will bring a week of science activities and exploration to San Diego County, with hundreds of free events beginning March 20, 2010, and culminating in Expo Day at PETCO Park on March 27, 2010.
The San Diego Science Festival will feature citywide events at venues that will include Balboa Park, public libraries, San Diego State University, private companies, UC San Diego, K-12 schools, PETCO Park, and other locations throughout the region. The closing event, Expo Day, will be an interactive exploration of science offering attendees more than 150 hands-on exhibits and experiments by science and technology firms, research labs, universities, and local schools.
SDSF BRINGS LOCAL VERTEX SCIENTISTS AND LOCAL STUDENTS TOGETHER
Vertex Pharmaceuticals scientists set to visit 10 school sites to explore “A day in the life”.Scientists from Vertex Pharmaceuticals are participating in a “day of service” by visiting some of San Diego’s low income and at-risk youth to share their personal stories of a life in science and to encourage students to pursue careers in science.
NSF GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT: $3M TO SUPPORT SCIENCE FESTIVALS NATIONWIDE
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION INVESTS IN UC SAN DIEGO WITH $3 MILLION GRANT TO FUND SAN DIEGO SCIENCE FESTIVAL, A NATIONAL NETWORK FOR SCIENCE FESTIVALS, AND NATIONWIDE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH EFFORTS
San Diego, Ca (July 23, 2009) – The University of California, San Diego has received a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support the 2010, 2011, and 2012 San Diego Science Festivals, as well as fund the creation of the "National Science Festival Network" which will support the growth of Science Festivals nationwide. The grant award follows the highly successful first annual San Diego Science Festival, held March-April 2009.
WITH 200,000 ATTENDEES FOR MONTH-LONG EXTRAVAGANZA AND EXPO DAY AT BALBOA PARK, Festival was the Largest One Day Science Gathering Ever in the U.S.
SAN DIEGO (April 6, 2009) – The old adage of “if you build it they will come” was once again put to the test as the first-ever month-long San Diego Science Festival (SDSF) culminated Saturday, April 4, at Balboa Park. With no track record to guide it, the event’s organizers and corporate sponsors set out to accomplish something that had never been attempted on such a large scale – to make San Diego the home of the West Coast’s most prestigious science education event.
SCIENCE TAKES OVER BALBOA PARK: SAN DIEGO SCIENCE FESTIVAL EXPO DAY, SATURDAY APRIL 4
SAN DIEGO SCIENCE FESTIVAL CELEBRATES “THE SCIENCE OF YOU” EXPO DAY IN BALBOA PARK APRIL 4
SAN DIEGO (March 29, 2009) Free expo features hands-on science for everyone, from the smallest child to the most established scientist.
What: Thousands to take part in more than 300 unique and exciting hands-on activities at the San Diego Science Festival’s first annual Expo Day in Balboa Park. Guests of all ages can check out music performances, solve puzzles, build structures and immerse themselves in the science that surrounds their everyday lives.
Inspired by international science festivals that draw crowds in the hundreds of thousands, the San Diego Science Festival’s Expo Day in Balboa Park will increase community awareness of science and inspire youth to consider entering science-related careers. The Festival will also unite our community, inspire educational dialogue within participating families and showcase the amazing science and innovation taking place in San Diego. For more details, visit www.sdsciencefestival.org
When: Saturday April 4 from 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. PST. Where: Balboa Park (See enclosed map/layout)
BLICK ART MATERIALS AND BIOEASI BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN SCIENCE AND ART
BLICK ART MATERIALS AND BIOEASI BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN SCIENCE AND ART
Organizations partner to sponsor art contest for San Diego K-12 students; local winners on display at San Diego Science Festival’s “Science as Art” exhibit April 4
CHICAGO, Ill. (April 2, 2009) – Blick Art Materials and Bio-Education and Art for Science Innovation (BioEASI), an organization dedicated to bringing science to the community through art, today announced their partnership in sponsoring the first-of-its-kind art contest to researchers and K-12 students in San Diego schools. The contest, called Science as Art, invited students to submit original artwork based on three scientific disciplines – health, environment or technology.
“We are thrilled to be a part of this project and applaud BioEASI’s mission of using art to bring science to the forefront,” said Bob Buchsbaum, chief executive officer of Blick Art Materials. “There’s a perceived gap between the arts and sciences, and this contest is a perfect example of how students’ creativity is breaking down those barriers in a unique way.”
SAN DIEGO SCIENCE FESTIVAL CONNECTS TODAY’S LEADING SCIENTIFIC MINDS WITH THOSE OF TOMORROW
Sponsored by KPBS, the San Diego Science Festival “Science on the Mesa” night will connect hundreds of local high school students with more than 25 of San Diego’s leading science and technology organizations.
SAN DIEGO (March 17, 2009) As part of its mission to inspire students, San Diego Science Festival (SDSF) presents “Science on the Mesa and Beyond” on Wednesday, April 1, from 5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. sponsored in part by KPBS, more than 25 of San Diego’s leading science organizations will open their doors to high school students from across the county to offer a hands-on peek into the leading edge of research and technology.
LOCKHEED MARTIN ON BOARD AS KEY SPONSOR FOR INAUGURAL SAN DIEGO SCIENCE FESTIVAL
March 2009 Festival Offers Attendees Opportunities to Experience What It Feels Like to Fly Jets, Race Robots, Watch a Car Drive Itself, and More
SAN DIEGO (February 19, 2009) Lockheed Martin, committed to fostering a pioneering scientific spirit, has signed on as the largest corporate donor and corporate host for the San Diego Science Festival, a grassroots collaboration of over 125 leading science organizations in San Diego. Planned as the West Coast’s largest science event, the Festival has attracted corporate and individual donors dedicated to encouraging the nation’s youth to pursue careers focused in science, research, and mathematics.
PRESS CONFERENCE: ASSEMBLYMAN TOM TORLAKSON, LT. GOVERNOR JOHN GARAMENDI, MAYOR JERRY SANDERS ...
Assemblyman Tom Torlakson, Lt. Governor John Garamendi, San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, UC San Diego and the first annual San Diego Science Festival declare March as California's inaugural "Science Education Month" if February Press Conference
SAN DIEGO (February 9, 2009) In response to educational budget cuts affecting math and science education, and the continuous decline of California student’s math and science scores, Assemblyman Tom Torlakson, Lt. Governor John Garamendi, San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, UC San Diego, BioBridge and the first-annual San Diego Science Festival are holding a press conference at UC San Diego where they will declare March as California’s inaugural “Science Education Month.” The press conference will be held Wednesday, February 25, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. PST.
FIRST ANNUAL SAN DIEGO SCIENCE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES NIFTY FIFTY SCIENTISTS; LOCAL SCIENTISTS RECOGNIZED AS AMONG THE MOST INSPIRING IN THEIR FIELDS
Providing Much Needed Science Role Models for Students, Top Researchers Will Visit Area Schools in March 2009 to Inspire Students.
SAN DIEGO (Jan. 28, 2009) – The San Diego Science Festival—the first event of its kind in California and planned as the biggest celebration of science on the West Coast—introduces San Diego’s Nifty Fifty science role models. Presented by Life Technologies Foundation (formerly Invitrogen Foundation), the Nifty Fifty started as a group of 50 and has now grown to more than 100 science community leaders who are volunteering their time to increase educational interest and awareness in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
SAN DIEGO SCIENCE FESTIVAL RECEIVES MORE THAN $500K IN GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS
San Diego Science Festival Receives More Than $500K in generous contributions from area's leading biotechnology and technology firms, private foundations and private donors, despite ongoing economic uncertainty.
San Diego Science Festival provides resources to youth to encourage careers in science, engineering and math; Festival offers 500 free events scheduled for the public—all culminating in Expo Day in Balboa Park, April 4, 2009
SAN DIEGO SCIENCE FESTIVAL CELEBRATES “THE SCIENCE OF YOU” IN MARCH 2009
More than 500 free events scheduled for the public at UC San Diego, San Diego State University, University of San Diego, Cal State University San Marcos, The Scripps Research Institute, The Salk Institute, Burnham Institute, C. Venter Institute, MCAS Miramar and other venues throughout San Diego County - all culminating in Balboa Park for Expo Day, April 4, 2009
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