Creating Pathways for Tomorrow’s Workforce

Join Us for the 2025 Festival Science & Engineering

The 17th annual San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering will be back at Petco Park in 2025 and Generation STEAM is thrilled to return to the festival’s longtime venue. The festival is a day-long event serving ~20,000 attendees, at which more than 130 local businesses, corporations and community organizations provide interactive and hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) exhibits and activities for the entire community. Engage your employees in the most unique and rewarding of volunteer events and reach and connect with diverse youth from all corners of San Diego County.

Inspiring Today’s Students. Empowering Today’s Teachers.

Generation STEAM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established by Biocom California, the leading accelerator of the life sciences in California. Our mission is to empower the next generation of STEAM visionaries through education and exploration. We work with schools, school districts, community organizations, and industry to create pathways for students interested in pursuing a career in California’s thriving life science industry. Our innovative year-round programs and events serve K-12 students and educators, ensuring a diverse and flourishing workforce of the future.

Generation STEAM impacts communities across California each year.

13,261

Students

133

Educators

117

Schools

1,738

Volunteers

9,608

Volunteer Hours

30,794

Total Number Impacted

Generation STEAM Impact Report

The Generation STEAM Impact Report captures the success and impact of our K-12 STEAM education programming from July 2023-June 2024. Our work is ongoing, and we’re thrilled to have a direct hand in creating a more diverse, inclusive, skilled and passionate workforce. Read through and celebrate along with us the results of so many people’s efforts and contributions!

K-12 STEAM Education & Exposure

San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering

18,000 attendees participate in hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math experiences during this annual event.

Girls Who Lead

A summer externship providing underrepresented girls the opportunity to visit STEAM companies, receive leadership training, participate in career exposure workshops and gain valuable career connections.

Life Science Station

A hands-on, immersive life science experience impacting 4,000 elementary school students each year.

Pathways to STEAM

Career exposure for underrepresented students including internships, externships, mentorships, company tours, and career panels.

Life Science Innov8Ed

High quality curriculum, educator trainings, hands-on science labs, in-classroom internships, and career exposure through company tours and career panels.

Women Who Inspire

Women Who Inspire: Annual conference impacting 200 Title 1 high school girls.

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