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HOURSTHE MAGIC OF WINEMAY 11

SUDS & SCIENCEMAY 13

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EVENTS CALENDAR

Hours subject to change. Check our website when planning your visit.

Please note: Reduced hours on Saturdays, May 4, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and May 11, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Extended Family Night hours, Friday, May 31, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

The ‘LEED Certification Mark’ is a registered trademark owned by the U.S. Green Building

Council and is used by permission.

Financial support for the Fleet Science Center is provided in part by the City of San Diego

Commission for Arts and Culture.

Enjoy your time at the Fleet? Become a volunteer! fleetscience.org/volunteer

PAUSE|PLAY

SUPERPOWER DOGS

The Fleet’s newest exhibition, Pause|Play, is an invitation for the young and the young-at-heart to leave the digital world behind, hit pause on their busy lives and recapture the nostalgia of play. Science has shown that play has a number of cognitive, social, emotional and physical benefits at any age—but we think it’s just downright fun!

Remember what it was like to be a kid as you explore the Fleet’s ode to the childhood playground. Speed down a 31-foot-long slide, get lost in a maze and go for spin on the merry-go-round. After you work up a sweat, take a dip in the “pool!”

Pause|Play takes your favorite childhood pastimes and brings them to a modern indoor space that has just one rule: NO ADULTING ALLOWED!

No stranger to superheroes himself, Chris Evans narrates this reBARKable film about the life-saving superpowers of some of the world’s bravest dogs. There’s Halo, an aspiring disaster response dog; Henry, an avalanche rescue dog; Reef, a water rescue dog for the Italian coast guard; Ricochet, an emotional support dog; and Tipper & Tony, bloodhound brothers that protect endangered species in Kenya. The science behind these dogs’ amazing superpowers will ensure that you never look at your best friend the same way again. Generously sponsored and presented locally by The Shiley Foundation.

Now playing daily in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater!

FILM & PLANETARIUM SHOW SCHEDULE EUGENE HEIKOFF AND MARILYN JACOBS HEIKOFF GIANT DOME THEATER

SUPERPOWER DOGS Daily: Noon, 2 & 4 p.m. Fri–Sun: 6 p.m. Please note: No 6 p.m. show on May 4. No noon show on May 6. No 4 or 6 p.m. show on May 11.

GREAT BARRIER REEF Daily: 1 & 5 p.m. Sat–Sun: 11 a.m. Please note: No 5 p.m. show on May 4 or 11.

VOLCANOES Daily: 3 p.m.

THE SKY TONIGHT: SPACE WEATHER MAY 1: 7 & 8:15 p.m.

MON–THU 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FRI–SUN 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

FLEET EVENTS

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MAY 1 Exploring Ethics: Experimental Social Science

Recently, social scientists have embraced experimental methods to study a variety of social, policy and political questions. This experimental revolution has created a new set of ethical problems and a backlash against social science experiments. We’ll examine the new issues and discuss the way social scientists are working to build new norms of research.

5–7 p.m. Community Forum

MAY 1 The Sky Tonight: Space Weather

We all know that the Sun influences the Earth’s environment. We normally think of this in terms of seasons and weather. But did you know that the Sun also influences the space immediately around the Earth and other planets? Join us as we learn more about space weather.

7 & 8:15 p.m. Seniors $18.95 Adult $19.95 Juniors $17.95 Member discounts available.

MAY 5 Genius in the House!—Inspiration Robotics

What can take your fun day at the science center to the next level? Genius in the House! This event brings brainiacs to the Fleet to enhance the exhibit experience. This month’s theme is Inspiration Robotics, exploring the engineering design process and robotics learning.

Noon to 3 p.m. Free with paid admission.

MAY 6 Senior Monday

Enjoy discounted admission, a show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater and the opportunity to attend an engaging lecture on exciting scientific topics.

Seniors $10 Adults $21.95

MAY 6 Sharp Minds

Hear from local scientists about their latest research in a friendly and inviting environment. Lecture is free with purchase of the noon theater ticket. This month’s topic is Exploring Space in a Tin Can: how six decades ago, two superpowers committed themselves to getting a human traveler into orbit. How was this unprecedented goal achieved?

10:30 a.m. lecture Noon theater show: Amazing Journeys

MAY 9–12 Young Scientists: Fantastic Physics

Young Scientists is a hands-on preschool science program offered by the Fleet Science Center. This month, topics include What Goes Up, Fast and Slow, Magnets and Motion and Toys.

Thursdays, Saturdays or Sundays 9–10 a.m. Additional Sunday sessions: 11 a.m.–noon Members $75 Nonmembers $85

MAY 10–11 Weekend Science Club: Chemistry of Cosmetics

Become a cosmetic chemist by performing tests on product samples and mix up your own concoction to take home!

• Saturday, May 10 Saturday Science Club for Girls For girls in grades 5–8 Noon–2 p.m.

• Sunday, May 11 Sunday Science Club For students in grades 5–8 1–3 p.m.

Members $13 Nonmembers $15

MAY 11 Fleet Gala: The Magic of Wine

Join the Fleet for an evening featuring a wine-paired dinner and an auction of amazing wine and other delights. Curated by renowned Chef Andrew Spurgin and The WineSellar and Brasserie founder, Gary Parker. All proceeds raised will directly support the Fleet Science Center’s mission of realizing a San Diego where everyone is connected to the power of science.

6–10 p.m. $325 per person/Tables of 10: $5,000

MAY 18 Junior Science Club: Physics Crash Test

On your mark, get set, go! Students design, build and test their own model cars to keep an egg “passenger” safe through a car crash test.

11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Members $13 Nonmembers $15

MAY 18 Accessibility Morning

Enjoy early access to the exhibit galleries in a quieter setting an hour before the Fleet opens to the public. Admission includes access to a special cool-off space and a modified IMAX film screening at 10 a.m. with the house lights on and a lower soundtrack volume.

9–10 a.m. 10 a.m. film: Pandas

COMMUNITY EVENTS

MAY EVENTS Clairemont

• May 7: Spring Into STEAM— Making Waves Marine plants help reduce global warming and maintain our atmosphere. Learn about the science behind these funky plants at this Spring Into STEAM event! Recommended for ages 9–12.

4:30–5:15 p.m. North Clairemont Library 4616 Clairemont Dr. San Diego, CA 92117 • May 9: Mesa College STEM Lecture Series—The Spinal Cord From injury to recovery, Dr. Manjiri Dahdul provides us with a rehabilitation perspective about spinal cord injury.

For directions and parking information, please visit 52weeksofscience.org.

7–8:30 p.m. Mesa College G-101

• May 16: Vegetable Gardening Please visit 52weeksofscience.org for details.

1–3 p.m. North Clairemont Library 4616 Clairemont Dr. San Diego, CA 92117

• May 18: Introduction to Circuits Using Makey Makey Do electronics and bananas go together? Absolutely! Using Makey Makey circuit boards, students will create fun circuits that incorporate everyday items like gummy bears, aluminum foil or bouncy balls.

Part of the Library NExT program. Special registration required. Please visit 52weeksofscience.org for details.

1–4 p.m. Linda Vista Library 2160 Ulric St. San Diego, CA 92111

• May 20: Create a Creature Learn how sea life has adapted to their unique environment and use this knowledge to create a creature of your own!

A Spring Into STEAM art program.Geared for ages 9–12.

4:30–5:30 p.m. North Clairemont Library 4616 Clairemont Dr. San Diego, CA 92117

MAY 13 Suds & Science: Exploring Antarctica Using Satellites The Antarctic Ice Sheet stores the equivalent of a 180-foot rise in sea level, but over the past few years it has been losing more mass than it’s gaining through snowfall. Join Dr. Helen Amanda Fricker, glaciologist and professor at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, as she shares her 25 years of experience studying the Antarctic Ice Sheet, including the discovery and exploration of Antarctica’s ice shelves and active subglacial lakes.

6:30–8 p.m. Mangia Italiano 248 3rd Ave. Chula Vista, CA 91910 $5 online; $6 at the door

52 Weeks of Science 52 Weeks of Science brings researchers, engineers and scientists to local neighborhoods to share the wonder of science with families where they live, work and play. All events are FREE. For details, visit 52weeksofscience.org. 52 Weeks of Science is sponsored in part by SDG&E, Union Bank Foundation and Qualcomm.

Barrio Logan

• May 14: Molecool Tuesday— Hurricanes vs. Houses Learn how hurricanes form over ocean waters and build structures that will face simulated strong winds and rain to get an idea of the damage brought by this force of nature. This workshop is part of the Spring Into STEAM engineering program.

4:30–6 p.m. Logan Heights Branch Library 567 S. 28th St. San Diego, CA 92113

• May 18: How to Make Bath Bombs, Bath Salts and Scrubs Learn about the ingredients and science in making your own bath bombs, bath salts and scrubs.

12:30-1 p.m. Logan Heights Branch Library 567 S. 28th St. San Diego CA 92113

MAY 4 San Diego Rally for Science The Fleet is excited to support the San Diego Rally for Science! All scientists, engineers, students, teachers, enthusiasts and all who recognize the important role scientific discovery plays in our lives are invited to participate. Rally for Science San Diego is a nonpartisan, family-friendly educational event, featuring interactive town hall discussions with local experts and citizens, a science expo with exhibits from local museums and research institutes and much more.

10 a.m.–1 p.m. Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Highway

• May 25: Build Your Own Watershed What’s a watershed, and do you live in one? In this workshop, students explore how humans impact local waterways, build their own watershed model and discover how they can help keep our ocean clean.

1–2 p.m. Linda Vista Library 2160 Ulric St. San Diego, CA 92111

EDUCATION EVENTS

MAY 9 Picture Book Science—Animal Groups: Herds, Prides and Flocks

Participants observe and learn about animals in groups and then study animal behavior. Students support an argument that some animals are better in groups than alone. Featured books: An Ambush of Tigers: A Wild Gathering of Collective Nouns by Betsy Rosenthal and Animals That Live in Groups by Kelsi Turner Tjernagel.

5–6:30 p.m. Fleet Science Center Recommended for Grade 3–5 educators.

MAY 18 Educator Workshop: Superpower Science

Educators will learn how to follow an engineering design process and develop usable models that explore a unique set of human superpowers: the five senses! Experiment with vision and depth perception, learn about the human tongue and taste sensitivity, draw models without the sense of sight and engineer superpower ears. This workshop also includes a showing of the Fleet’s newest film, Superpower Dogs.

9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Fleet Science Center, T3 $5, includes admission to Superpower Dogs

MAY 23 Educator Workshop: Picture Book Science—Move It! With Forces and Motion

Explore cause-and-effect relationships with forces such as pushes and pulls. Students use their knowledge to complete an engineering design challenge. Featured books: Newton and Me by Lynne Mayer and Move It! Motion, Forces and You by Adrienne Mason.

5–6:30 p.m. Fleet Science Center Recommended for Grade TK–2 educators.

Register for Teacher Workshops at: fleetscience.org/teachers MAY 1 Teachers Eating Pizza: Astronomy and Space Science Educator Workshop

Newton’s Third Law of Motion and Alka-Seltzer rockets: Blend physical science and space science in this explosive workshop.

5–8 p.m. LL1 Free with advanced reservation.

MAY 3 BE WiSE Overnight at the San Diego Zoo’s Institute for Conservation Research

This is the third and final overnight of the year! Participants in this workshop will hear a keynote speech by a special guest, meet other like-minded girls, chat with female scientists over dinner, participate in hands-on activities and have a blast at the sleepover with a movie and snacks.

5:30 p.m.–9 a.m. Free for BE WiSE Program participants.

MAY 4 SciTech Tech Challenge

Girls from six SciTech schools will showcase their final projects and compete to see who designed the most successful lander and rover. Open to the public.

10 a.m. to noon Free with Fleet admission. Fleet Science Center, Theater Lobby