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ABLE Program: UCSD Women in Computing’s (WIC) Girl’s Day Out!
Open to All ABLE High School Participants
May 26, 2018 – 9:30am-3:30pm, UCSD Campus
UCSD Women in Computing’s (WIC) Girl’s Day Out! is a chance for high school girls in the San Diego area interested in computer science to network with current students, meet UCSD faculty, attend workshops, tour labs, and more. UCSD WIC will be accepting 50 high school girls of all levels of experience to participate in this event. 9:30 – 10:00 Check In/ Introductions To register, please visit https://tinyurl.com/GDO2018SignUp. IMPORTANT: A UCSD Liability Waiver can also be found at the above link. Please be sure to: Students who do not bring this form to Check In will not be permitted to stay for the event. Driving directions can also be found at this same link. Absence Policy Questions
Girl’s Day Out will take place on Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm at the University of California, San Diego campus. Since we cannot guarantee there are enough openings for everyone due to limited space, please wait to hear back from us via email as to whether you have been selected to participate. If you can’t make it once you are signed up, it’s very important to let us know so we can give the spot to someone else.
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10:00 – 10:30 Guest Speakers
10:30 – 12:30 Industry Panel
12:30 – 1:30 Lunch (provided)
1:30 – 3:00 Programming Workshop
3:00 – 3:30 Wrap-Up/Pickup
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If you are unable to attend an event after you have registered, please contact us at least 72 hours prior to an event. As most events will have limited attendance, therefore, it is important to notify us if you cannot attend so that another student may be able to attend. Students who sign up for an event and subsequently are unable to attend and who do not notify us will receive a warning. Two such warnings will lead to dismissal from the program.
For questions, please send email to Robin Osekowsky, UCSD WIC Co-Outreach Chair, at
rosekows@ucsd.edu.
Autism Accessibility Mornings at the Fleet
Upcoming Dates:
Saturday, May 19, 2018 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Saturday, June 16, 2018 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Saturday, July 21, 2018 9:00 am to 10:00 am
The third Saturday of every month, early access to galleries 9-10 a.m. IMAX showing at 10 a.m.
The Fleet invites the Autism Spectrum Community to enjoy our museum through this special opportunity. Adults and families with children with autism can enjoy the Fleet’s exhibit galleries in a quieter setting, an hour before regular open hours to the general public and with access to a special cool-off space. Visitors are welcome to stay and enjoy the museum all day. Admission includes a special IMAX film screening at 10 a.m. with the house lights on and a lower soundtrack volume. Regular admission rates apply. The Fleet Science Center strives to be an inclusive place where people of all needs and abilities are welcome and accommodated with respect every day. We believe science is for everyone! For more information, please visit http://www.rhfleet.org/events/autism-accessibility-mornings.
Tickets have been generously donated by Fleet Science Center employees and volunteers. Quantities are limited. Please inquire in person on program dates for availability.
Saturday Science Club for Girls in Grades 5—8 at the Fleet
Upcoming Dates:
Saturday, May 12, 2018 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Saturday, June 9, 2018 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Saturday, July 14, 2018 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join us on the second weekend of each month to investigate exciting science topics. Sessions will be filled with new challenges, hands-on activities and interaction with local scientists. Throughout the year, we will explore an array of fields including biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, physics, robotics and much more! To read further, please visit http://www.rhfleet.org/events/weekend-science-clubs.
The Sky Tonight: Monthly Astronomer-Led Planetarium Show at the Fleet
Upcoming Dates:
Early Show: June 6, 2018 – 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Late Show: June 6, 2018 – 8:15pm to 9:15pm
Join us on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. or 8:15 p.m. for a tour of the solar system narrated by the Fleet’s astronomer. Journey through the cosmos with us as we explore a new topic each month. For optimal viewing, each show is limited to 250 attendees. Avoid sold-out shows by purchasing tickets here in advance.
Educator News, Conferences, and Opportunities
Teachers Eating Pizza: A Night of Astronomy (PD)
1st Wednesday each month
“Spectrum Analysis and Exoplanets”
6/6/18 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Teachers Eating Pizza is an educator workshop at the Fleet Science Center that occurs on the first Wednesday of each month. Come for the pizza, converse with colleagues, learn curriculum-ready interdisciplinary content related to the month’s topic and attend the 7 p.m. The Sky Tonight Astronomer-led planetarium show in the Heikoff Giant Dome. Theater. Following the workshop, the San Diego Astronomy Association invites you to view the stars through telescopes on the Prado during their monthly program http://www.sdaa.org/events.htm – SP Stars in the Park. For complete information, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teachers-eating-pizza-a-night-of-astronomy-educator-workshop-registration-34325833492.
7th Annual STEM Forum & Expo hosted by NSTA
July 11 – 13, 2018 – Philadelphia, PA
The US market for STEM scientific or educational products averages $576 million annually* and NSTA’s membership of over 55,000 science educators represents a powerful purchasing audience. Join our top quality audience of over 2,000 STEM educators to feature your STEM solutions in an interactive and innovative forum, from Early Childhood through High School. We welcome you to contact us today to explore best booth location options and all other inquiries. We look forward to seeing you in Philadelphia this summer! For more information, please visit http://s6.goeshow.com/nsta/stem/2018/index.cfm
San Diego Air & Space Museum for Teachers – Free Admission
With the beginning of a new school year, we invite educators to explore the museum as our personal guest. Our current exhibition, Be The Astronaut, covers so many STEM standards in immersive space-simulator environment, that we know you’ll want to return with your class. We’re therefore inviting educators to visit us and experience the exhibition, for free, at any time during our normal working hours. To schedule your special admission, please contact Patty Bowman, Education Administrative assistant, at pbowman@sdasm.org. For more information please visit http://sandiegoairandspace.org/education/education-overview.