2010 High Tech Fair - The most successful to date!

SDSA would like to thank all who contributed to the success of the 2010 High Tech Fair.  This year’s event was our biggest and best yet!   Our enthusiastic exhibitors, from 54 leading companies and local organizations, ensured students were engaged and inspired by interactive demonstrations showcasing various STEM concepts from the following learning strands:

• Biotech
• Clean Tech/Energy
• Conservation/Environmental Science
• Engineering/Aerospace/Transportation
• Healthcare Technology
• High Tech/Computer Tech/Telecommunications
• Robotics

Student Parent Night exceeded our expectations.  Nearly 800 students and their parents participated in this first ever public High Tech Fair event, which was significant considering it was mid-week over the dinner hour.  Exhibitors reported that this event allowed them to make meaningful connections with students on a one-on-one basis.  Involvement of parents provided the opportunity to increase their awareness of the many STEM learning opportunities available and to encourage them to continue nurturing their kids’ interest in STEM.  We hope to expand upon this success next year.

The traditional school day event was attended by approximately 2000 students from over 50 schools.   This year’s students were well prepared and excited about the STEM concepts being demonstrated.  Overall, our best High Tech Fair to date!

SDSA would like to acknowledge and thank our 2010 High Tech Fair Sponsors whose support made this event possible:

Gen-Probe

ResMed

Time Warner Cable / Connect a Million Minds

Air Products

SAIC

County Supervisor Ron Roberts

County Supervisor Pam Slater-Price

Life Technologies

Lockheed Martin

Northrop Grumman

Southern California Edison / SONGS

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Hewlett Packard

Pfizer

SDG&E PEAK Program

SDSA would also like to thank our wonderful exhibitors and volunteers, as well as our partner in STEM education, San Diego County Office of Education.

CLICK HERE for a link to a news story on the High Tech Fair.  Also, visit our website over the coming weeks to see pictures and video from this year’s event as well as information on the 2011 High Tech Fair.  A date for next year’s event will be posted very soon.