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Survival of the Slowest
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In a bright indoor setting, a fair-skinned, young adult woman with long, dark brown hair and three young children participate in a science project, gathered on the floor around a white plastic container. The woman, likely a science volunteer, assists the children with the experiment, holding a slender wooden rod, possibly a stirring stick, and peering down into the container. She is dressed in a blue short-sleeve shirt featuring a science-related logo and the words "SCIENCE VOLUNTEER," paired with tan khaki
STEM Camps
For young curious minds
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In the Giant Dome Theater
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Welcome to your Fleet Science Center

The Fleet Science Center is on a mission to realize a San Diego where everyone is connected by the power of science to create a better future. We are a community-focused countywide organization that collaborates with educators, scientific organizations, community leaders and champions of a-ha moments. Join us and explore a world of possibility!

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Explore STEM in San Diego County with the Fleet Science Center. It all starts with a moment in place of inspiration. These spots mark education programs, collaborations with community partners and events to foster engagement, learning and meaningful connections between our organization and the communities we serve. Use this map to discover new opportunities to connect with the power of science in your neighborhood.

The Fleet is San Diego’s science center, bringing together the community and offering meaningful experiences that embrace the power of science and impact the world around us.


Events
Teacher Appreciation Night Events
Educator Open House
An evening of networking educators to explore and engage with Fleet resources for STEM education.
Aug 27 @ 6:00pm
Spiral galaxy Events
The Sky Tonight
Now experience more The Sky Tonight with additional shows
Sep 03 @ 7:00pm
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Art for Planetary Health Creative Workshops Series Events
Art for Planetary Health Creative Catalyst Workshop Series
Explore the interconnectedness of human health and planetary ecosystems through the power of art
Sep 06 @ 10:30am
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Accessibility Mornings
A sensory-friendly experience
Sep 20 @ 9:00am
Films
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Superpower Dogs
Experience the life-saving superpowers of some of the world's most amazing dogs.
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The Blue Angels. Two squadron airplanes in midair with the sky behind with clouds below. The sun is hiding behind clouds. The Blue Angels logo is under the Airplanes. Films
The Blue Angels
Soar with The Blue Angels in a brand-new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage.
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The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space Films
Deep Sky Documentary
See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
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Blue Whales Documentary
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants takes you on a journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale.
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Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West
Travel back in time and embark on one of the epic American adventures in&nbsp
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Experiences
A white teen boy stands by a black teen boy. The black boy is sitting and touching a touch screen computer. Above them is a sign that says Design a Skate Park.
Design Zone
What does it take to create a video game, mix and master music or design a skate park that produces the biggest thrills?
Optical illusion with black squares, grey grid, and white dots. The illusion makes it look like black dots are moving around inside the white dots.
Illusions
Discover it’s not what you see but how you see that matters
Miniature Tesla coil with arcs of electricity branching out
It's Electric
It’s Electric brings the science and history of electricity to life through an introduction to the types and uses of electricity
Toddler girl in a yellow shirt holding half circle shapes in front of her eyes with green and red see through panels
Kid City
Learning is fun with developmentally appropriate activities
Three portrait panels in black frames sit on a wavy rainbow wall
New Science
Queer and intersectional identities are revolutionizing how science gets done
A dark image with electric blue lines shooting towards the viewer down a hallway. The far end of the hallway has a group of people stand, walking, and running towards the viewer.
Power Play San Diego
Power Play San Diego is all about the San Diego power grid—how it works, where the energy comes from and how it gets into your home
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San Diego's Water
Explore the diverse sources of San Diego’s water and the methods of delivering and processing it
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So Watt!
Interactive experiences let you understand how electricity is generated and how we all can conserve energy
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Space Gallery
Immerse yourself in four interactive areas in this gallery while understanding new discoveries about our Earth, Sun, Solar System and Universe
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Studio X
Everyone has an eXciting, innovative side, and Studio X is a place where families can eXplore it
Sloth climbing a tree in the forest
Survival of the Slowest
Learn about counterintuitive adaptations that help animals survive and thrive in the wild!

The Fleet engages the San Diego community in the wonders of science, interacting through immersive experiences and fostering connections throughout San Diego County.

The Fleet Blog

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When you enter the Fleet Science Center, you step into a different world. Laughter ringing through the galleries welcomes you through the doors.
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Celebration of Science

Opinion: Why Public Science Funding Matters More Than Ever

Not long ago, I ran into a longtime Fleet Science Center member outside our Giant Dome theater. He had just seen a film about researchers behind the publicly funded James Webb Space Telescope.
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Empowering Inclusion in STEAM

Led by the Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation (CDEF), the California STEAM Sympos
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