Upcoming events

Youth Intern CJ’s Workshop: Drastic Plastic!
Jun
26

Youth Intern CJ’s Workshop: Drastic Plastic!

  • 2123 Fenton Parkway San Diego, CA, 92108 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Plastic is everywhere, impacting our lives and the world around us. But what can we do to help solve this environmental problem? Come to our hands-on lesson and art activity where we’ll explore the effects of plastics on our environment and discuss what we can all do to help mitigate plastic pollution.

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EPIC D4Y Design Thinking Symposium for youth
Jul
12
to Jul 14

EPIC D4Y Design Thinking Symposium for youth

EPIC D4Y Symposium – Apply Now!

Do you want to learn real-world design skills and turn your ideas into action? Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?

Apply for the EPIC D4Y Symposium — a free, three-day event held this summer on the University of San Diego (USD) campus for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders!

Hosted in collaboration with the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at USD, the UCSD Design Lab, the Prebys Foundation, and the San Diego Foundation, this unique experience empowers youth to use design thinking to tackle real challenges related to youth access to nature — and receive funding to implement their solutions in their own communities!

We’re now welcoming both individuals and teams of up to five youth to apply!

What to Expect:

  • When: July 12th - July 14th, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Cost: Free!

  • Hands-on workshops using design thinking strategies

  • Guidance from community leaders and experts

  • Tours of USD and the UCSD Design Lab

  • Guest speakers, networking, and community-building

  • A certificate of completion, swag, and more

  • Free breakfast and lunch each day

  • A chance to receive funding to launch your project

This is an incredible opportunity for any high schooler ready to innovate and lead change. We’d greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word to students, families, and your wider community!

Apply now using the flyer above or through the link below:

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Mentorship Monday with microbiologist and IF/THEN Ambassador Dr. Harshi Mukundun and biomedical scientist Christine Mandell
Apr
7

Mentorship Monday with microbiologist and IF/THEN Ambassador Dr. Harshi Mukundun and biomedical scientist Christine Mandell

Mondays at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Pacific join amazing women-in-STEM mentors to hear about their STEM journeys, ask questions, and get career advice. Sign up to get the Zoom link to these live chats! Check back regularly as more women in STEM mentors are added!

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3D Printing Workshop
Feb
12

3D Printing Workshop

Date: February 12, 2025

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm

Location: Mission Valley Branch Library (2123 Fenton Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92108)

Description: Ever wanted to learn how to 3D print? Discover how to create a model of some of the animals we find in the Cabrillo tidepools.

Audience: Ages 10 and up!

Fee: Free!

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