Many thanks to Los Coches Creek Middle School of the Cajon Valley School District 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 Silvana DelPiccolo, Senior Manager of Philanthropy & Corporate Giving sdelpiccolo@biocom.org
Interested in volunteering at a STEM In Your Backyard? Contact Silvana DelPiccolo, Senior Manager of Philanthropy & Corporate Giving sdelpiccolo@biocom.org
STEM in Your Backyard Upcoming Location & Dates
September 2018
Oceanside - Boys & Girls Club Oceanside - Saturday, September 15 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
October 2018
La Presa - STEAM Academy - Wednesday, October 3rd - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
November 2018
South Bay/Imperial Beach - Nestor Language Academy - Wednesday, November 7th - 3:00 - 5:30 PM
February 2019
City Heights - Cherokee Point Elementary - Thursday, February 7th - 2:15 PM - 4:30PM
March 2019 - Festival Week Regional Events
Central San Diego - Logan Heights Library - Tuesday, March 5 - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
San Marcos - High Tech High San Marcos - Wednesday, March 6 - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
East County - Hillsdale Middle School in El Cajon - Thursday, March 7 - 3:30 pm -6:30 pm
South Bay - Castle Park High School - Friday, March 8 - 10:00 am -1:00 pm
April 2019
Mission Bay - Tecolote Shores at Mission Bay - Sunday, April 28th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
May 2019
PROUD STEM IN YOUR BACKYARD SPONSORS
Photos from 2017 STEM In Your Backyard Events
