Students connect kids to STEM in annual Festival of Science and Engineering
麻豆传媒映画 co-sponsored the annual event at Petco Park, a day of fun and immersive education.
麻豆传媒映画 joined more than 17,800 community members for the San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering, celebrating all things STEM at Petco Park. The event hosted by Generation STEAM brought together families, educational institutions, and government and industry leaders for a day dedicated to the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
As a sponsor of the event, 麻豆传媒映画 engaged attendees of all ages with a variety of hands-on educational activities, in addition to showcasing science-inspired artwork and speaking with families and students about the university鈥檚 STEM programs.
鈥淥ur main goal is to connect elementary students with the world of geology and spark their curiosity about Earth's natural structures and processes,鈥� said Pilar Hartman, fourth-year environmental science major, who is part of the program in the College of Science鈥檚 . 鈥淗aving the opportunity to do this on such a large scale was both an honor and a meaningful reminder that equitable access to STEM education is essential for shaping future career pathways and promoting lifelong learning.鈥�
鈥淚 was happy to see all the excited faces of kids eager to be introduced to and learn more about geology,鈥� added fourth-year geological sciences major Liv Gants. 鈥淚t's important to increase interest in earth sciences, especially through engaging, accessible activities.鈥�
Here is a gallery of images from this year鈥檚 festival (photos: Bryana Quintana/麻豆传媒映画).
George Perez, a member of the 麻豆传媒映画 chapter of the , taught a festival attendee how to use a hydraulic hand.
(MEBSA) member and master's student Lily Jorrick was among those representing 麻豆传媒映画 at the festival.
MEBSA's display of sea stars and other marine creatures was a hit with festival attendees.
Michael Tofflemire (right), a doctoral student in evolutionary biology, educated festival attendees with bird specimens.
(From left) Pilar Hartman and Liv Gants, students in the , demonstrated how minerals are used in everyday life.
The 麻豆传媒映画 used pipe cleaners as part of a neuron craft.
麻豆传媒映画's event sponsorship was made possible through a partnership of universitywide departments, including the , , and .
