The Fleet's ongoing Public Programs are designed to inform the public about science in ways which are striking, accessible and hands-on. Events and talks in the past year have included astronaut appearances, live bats, robots, Australian animals, astronomy authors, undersea explorers and, rocket-building classes. New programs are being added all the time, so please check this page frequently!
Balboa Park Science Family Day
Saturday March 20, 2010
Be an astronaut for a day at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Travel 380 miles into space to join NASA on their last mission to service the greatest telescope in history in the just released film IMAX® HUBBLE, now playing in the Heikoff Dome Theater. (Opens March 19, 2010) Hands-on activities include making your very own spectroscope, similar to the instrument used on the Hubble Telescope to measure the light coming from distant stars. Learn more about our universe and see the latest research and images from NASA in the “Origins in Space” exhibition. Take the Hubble Trivia Challenge for a chance to win IMAX passes, astronaut ice cream and other space-y prizes.
Special Admission Prices for Saturday, March 20:
• FREE gallery admission for ALL AGES
• $8.50 IMAX admission for ALL AGES
DNA Day
Saturday March 20, 2010
12:00 -
3:00 p.m.
Join scientists from the Salk Institute and learn about some of the tools and techniques of modern biotechnology. Practice your lab skills as you learn how to use a micropipette to precisely measure and move liquids just like real laboratory scientists. The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center would like to extend a special thanks to: Salk Institute for Biological Studies Educational Outreach Mobile Science Laboratory.
Star Party with NASA Special Guests and the SDAA
Thursday, March 25, 2010
In collaboration with the 2010 San Diego Science Festival, we will host a Star Party on Thursday, March 25, starting at 6:00 PM. Attendees of all ages will have the chance to peer at the universe through large telescopes, meet an engineer who worked with NASA contractors for over a decade, and see the new IMAX film HUBBLE. Our guest speaker, Laura A. Burns, worked on the James Webb Space Telescope and the Landsat Data Continuity Mission. Ms. Burns will introduce the 6:00 PM HUBBLE film and afterwards will share her NASA experiences with the audience. After the lecture, "Star Viewing" will be provided by the San Diego Astronomy Association outside. Seating is limited and only your ticket for the 6:00 PM film will guarantee your seat for the lecture. Note, there are no “lecture only” tickets available.
Members: Your IMAX vouchers may be redeemed for the film and lecture. Vouchers cannot be used online. Member reservations must be claimed at least 20 minutes before the 6:00 PM show time; always allow extra time for parking. Reservations not claimed 20 minutes in advance may be released for sale to the general public.
Non-members: Admission for the Star Party is $8.50 for all ages. No additional discounts accepted. You may purchase tickets in advance to avoid a sold out show. Click here to purchase now.
San Diego Science Festival Expo Day
Saturday, March 27, 2010
10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (at PETCO PARK)
Visit the Fleet Science Center’s booth at Petco Park for San Diego’s largest public science festival, bringing together over 150 hands-on science demonstrations and stage performances for people of all ages and interest levels. Stop by the Fleet’s booth to take part in “be an astronaut activities,” including interactive science with spinning tops, gliders and copters! Don’t miss a special performance on the grand stage – where you will have the chance to participate in a Moon Walk Contest to win prizes to the Fleet.
Would you like to talk to an Education Department staff person to find out more? Please call (619) 238-1233 ext. 808.
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