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Festival of Science & Engineering Year-Round Programs Get Involved

Inspiring Today’s Students

Our goal at Generation STEAM is to spark a love of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in K-12 students and expose them to careers in which their unique strengths can be utilized. We want students to know that whatever their skills, interests and values, there is a place for them in STEAM.

Empowering Today’s Teachers

Generation STEAM’s programs are designed to empower teachers and provide them with the tools and resources they need to inspire and educate students in STEAM fields. We understand that teachers play a critical role in shaping the minds of of young learners, and we aim to support them every step of the way. By empowering teachers, we ensure that they have the knowledge and confidence to spark a lifelong love fort STEAM education in their students, paving the way for future success in these fields.

K-12 STEAM Education & Exposure

San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering

Our annual locally-cherished, nationally-recognized STEAM Festival: the largest of its kind in Southern California!

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Girls Who Lead

A week-long summer camp for high school girls to tour our local STEAM companies, recieve leadership training, and participate career exposure workshops.

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Life Science Station

An immersive, life science-focused experience combining in-class learning with a day-long field trip to the Life Science Station. Each year, every single 4th grader in Chula Vista Elementary School District will participate in this hands on experience.

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Pathways to STEAM

Career exposure programming inclusive of virtual and in-person summer internships, year-round mentorship, and STEAM career connections in the form of company tours for teachers and students, career panels, teacher professional development, and teacher externships.

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Life Science Innov8Ed

A multifaceted program that delivers hands-on science labs, kits, and lessons to schools. It also provides teacher trainings, connections to local life science professionals, company tours for teachers and students, and internship opportunities.

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Women Who Inspire

A girl-focused exposure program for Title 1 high schools highlighting women in STEAM careers. Women Who Inspire sends an inclusive message about what makes a successful STEAM professional and exposes students to careers and career paths they may not have known existed.

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Join us in unlocking new opportunities, fostering innovation, and shaping a brighter future for generations to come. Learn more about our programs and how you can get involved!

Get Involved

“The Festival provides a hub for the community around STEAM disciplines – a driving force for our economy, our innovation ecosystem, and the industries that color San Diego’s culture. As part of the innovation economy in San Diego, STEM companies need to engage with and inspire the next generation. We all play a role in building San Diego’s future.”

Karen Possemato

Vice President, Corporate Marketing & Communications at Seer

“I have felt privileged and honored to be a part of a program that has helped me practice and develop my leadership skills, lab bench skills, and professionalism while–at the same time–providing cutting-edge research opportunities to classrooms in San Diego County. Knowing that I am making a difference, not only for other students, but also for myself has been rewarding and an experience that I will be grateful for beyond high school graduation. As part of a team, my work with ScienceBridge has fueled a passion for science and helped me develop confidence that I am ready to be an impressionable presence in my community. My experiences with Biotech have been life-changing and will impact every aspect of my life in multiple ways. The ScienceBridge kits that we have assembled and distributed during the year have been an authentic work experience that have helped me to grow as both a student and as a professional. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to visit with professionals in the science field who have provided helpful advice and guidance in joining the science community and workforce. And Congratulations to the Biotech students at Castle Park, Mira Mesa High, Helix and Sweetwater High for being forces and partners in Science! We should all feel incredibly proud of our growth, our work and our accomplishments.”

Elijah Heras

Biomanufacturing Intern, Castle Park High

“The San Diego [Festival of Science & Engineering] event is the perfect opportunity to connect with an amazing community and engage with parents and kids. Of all the expos, events, and shows our team attends annually, this is by far the one we look forward to each year!”

Thuan Tran

DROYD

“Yesterday I was teaching mitosis in my classroom with 9th graders. Today, I was standing in a lab at Boundless Bio with a lab scientist viewing actual cells in various stages of mitosis. The tour and access to scientists and industry professionals were invigorating and reminded me why I am working hard to inspire the next generation.”

Melanie Harrington

CTE Biotech Teacher, Helix Charter High School

Any time that we can connect what students are learning in the classroom to the techniques and applications currently being used in industry, it makes such a difference for the students. Thank you so much for allowing us to make these connections for our students. I also appreciated hearing the academic backgrounds of the scientists and the so many diverse paths they took to get where they are today. These stories will also make such a tremendous impact on the students. Thank you.

Liz Perkoski

Biotechnology Teacher / Yearbook Advisor, El Camino High School

“Thank you for providing a wonderful day of “Inspiration” to our young women at Hoover High School! The students loved the workshops and keynote presentations as well as the ‘conference’ experience. Appreciate all that you did to make it a great day!”

Ellen Towers

Teacher, Hoover High School

“Thank You for Inspiring me to reach my goals and prepare for my future career. I was given many opportunities to work in groups with different women from many San Diego schools. The workshops were fun and informational. Thank you for this great experience.”

Melissa Arguelles

Student, Hoover Highschool

“The collaboration arrangement between academic institutions and industry is an extremely important component for educators. This collaboration ensures educators provide K-12 students with the knowledge and resources to create a path towards their post-secondary education and career goals. The tour was one of many methods industry can support educators to implement effective teaching and to have the ability to fully support K-12 students in defining their career goals, motivation to learn, and enhance retention and academic success. Thank you for this amazing opportunity.”

A Future of Innovation.
A Future of Resilience.
A Future of Impact.

Inspiring Today’s Students

Empowering Today’s Teachers

K-12 STEAM Education & Exposure

San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering

Girls Who Lead

Life Science Station

Pathways to STEAM

Life Science Innov8Ed

Women Who Inspire

Learn More

Karen Possemato

Vice President, Corporate Marketing & Communications at Seer

Elijah Heras

Biomanufacturing Intern, Castle Park High

“The San Diego [Festival of Science & Engineering] event is the perfect opportunity to connect with an amazing community and engage with parents and kids. Of all the expos, events, and shows our team attends annually, this is by far the one we look forward to each year!”

Thuan Tran

DROYD

Melanie Harrington

CTE Biotech Teacher, Helix Charter High School

Liz Perkoski

Biotechnology Teacher / Yearbook Advisor, El Camino High School

“Thank you for providing a wonderful day of “Inspiration” to our young women at Hoover High School! The students loved the workshops and keynote presentations as well as the ‘conference’ experience. Appreciate all that you did to make it a great day!”

Ellen Towers

Teacher, Hoover High School

“Thank You for Inspiring me to reach my goals and prepare for my future career. I was given many opportunities to work in groups with different women from many San Diego schools. The workshops were fun and informational. Thank you for this great experience.”

Melissa Arguelles

Student, Hoover Highschool

Liz Cardenas

Imperial County Office of Education

A Future of Innovation. A Future of Resilience. A Future of Impact.

Inspiring Today’s Students

Empowering Today’s Teachers

K-12 STEAM Education & Exposure

San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering

Girls Who Lead

Life Science Station

Pathways to STEAM

Life Science Innov8Ed

Women Who Inspire

Learn More

Karen Possemato

Vice President, Corporate Marketing & Communications at Seer

Elijah Heras

Biomanufacturing Intern, Castle Park High

“The San Diego [Festival of Science & Engineering] event is the perfect opportunity to connect with an amazing community and engage with parents and kids. Of all the expos, events, and shows our team attends annually, this is by far the one we look forward to each year!”

Thuan Tran

DROYD

Melanie Harrington

CTE Biotech Teacher, Helix Charter High School

Liz Perkoski

Biotechnology Teacher / Yearbook Advisor, El Camino High School

“Thank you for providing a wonderful day of “Inspiration” to our young women at Hoover High School! The students loved the workshops and keynote presentations as well as the ‘conference’ experience. Appreciate all that you did to make it a great day!”

Ellen Towers

Teacher, Hoover High School

“Thank You for Inspiring me to reach my goals and prepare for my future career. I was given many opportunities to work in groups with different women from many San Diego schools. The workshops were fun and informational. Thank you for this great experience.”

Melissa Arguelles

Student, Hoover Highschool

Liz Cardenas

Imperial County Office of Education

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A Future of Innovation.
A Future of Resilience.
A Future of Impact.