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- Movies & Documentaries
  Into America's Wild
  
  Into America's Wild [Other]
  
  Step off the beaten path
  
  The Search for the Hidden Wonders of Nature. Step off the beaten path with Into America’s Wild, a visually stunning cross-country adventure into the hidden wonders of the natural world. A non-stop ride via kayak, bike, train, hot air balloon, zipline...
  
  Turtle Odyssey
  
  Turtle Odyssey [Other]
  
  Bunji's Big Adventure
  
  Turtle Odyssey tells the heartwarming story of one tiny sea turtle’s big adventure. Based in Australia and narrated by Russell Crowe, Turtle Odyssey explores the unique lifecycle of an Australian green sea turtle named Bunji and her incredible journey...
  
  Antarctica
  
  Antarctica [Other]
  
  What happens here affects us all
  
  It is a land of mystery and yet what happens here affects every single one of us. With never-before seen footage, Antarctica brings audiences to the farthest reaches of this wild and majestic continent. It is the coldest, driest and windiest place on...
  
  Hubble
  
  Hubble [IMAX]
  
  Journey through distant galaxies and explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings.
  
  Through the power of IMAX®, Hubble enables movie-goers to journey through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings and to accompany space-walking astronauts as they attempt the most difficult and important...
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  Get an overview of all the shows The Fleet has to offer.
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- Exhibitions
  Discover the Classics
  
  Discover the Classics
  
  From augmented reality to whisper dishes the Fleet's classic collection of interactive exhibits lets you explore and investigate. In the Fleet's upstairs gallery, these hands-on exhibits may surprise you with new discoveries about the world...
  
  Illusions
  
  Illusions
  
  It’s not what you see, it’s how you see.
  
  Seeing is believing, right? Well, not quite! Remember “the dress” that almost broke the internet, did you see blue and black or white and gold? What you saw was actually an illusion. The Fleet’s new Illusions Gallery bends your mind and shares how the...
  
  Space Gallery
  
  Space Gallery
  
  Off-World Training Base Encounter the past, present and future of space exploration. Throughout this gallery, engage in fun interactive Earth and space science experiences while learning the skills essential to the understanding of new discoveries about...
  Permanent Exhibitions
  The Fleet has multiple exhibitions on permanent display.
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- Events
  The Sky Tonight
  
  The Sky Tonight
  
  Monthly Astronomer-Led Planetarium Show
  
  */ Join us for a tour of the solar system narrated by the Fleet’s resident astronomer. Journey through the cosmos with us as we explore a new topic each month. Presentations begin with the latest news in the fields of Space Science and Astronomy,...
  
  Young Scientists
  
  Young Scientists
  
  Preschool Science Program
  
  Fall Registration is OPEN! Enjoy hands-on science with your young scientist. Each four-week session provides developmentally appropriate, informal learning experiences that support and enhance exploration, create excitement and facilitate...
  
  Weekend Science Clubs
  
  Weekend Science Clubs
  
  Hands-On Workshops for Kids in 5-8 Grade
  
  Weekend Science Clubs are back! Join us on the second Sunday of every month for new challenges for kids in grades 5-8. Each session will be filled with excitement and hands-on activities and will explore different science fields every month,...
  
  Making the Connection
  
  Making the Connection
  
  Celebrate International Day of the Girl at the Fleet Science Center, connecting with women in STEM careers in a speed networking event. Discover how their passions led them to the work they do today and investigate exciting STEM fields. Stay for the...
  
  Educator Open House
  
  Educator Open House
  
  San Diego County educators are invited to spend an evening at the Fleet. Tour the galleries with your colleagues, preview innovative educational programming, enjoy some snacks and maybe even win a raffle. Explore how you can use these experiences in...
  
  Junior Science Club
  
  Junior Science Club
  
  Kids in 1-4 Grade Investigate Exciting Science Topics
  
  Winter Workshops ON SALE - December 1, 2022 Fall Programs are almost SOLD OUT! Join us on the third Saturday of each month to investigate exciting science topics. Sessions are filled with new challenges, hands-on activities and interaction with local...
  
  Accessibility Mornings
  
  Accessibility Mornings
  
  Early access to galleries at 9 a.m. Special film screening at 10 a.m. The Fleet Science Center invites guests who would benefit from a low-sensory experience to the Accessibility Mornings. On the third Saturday of every month, visitors can enjoy...
  
  IMAX® Documentary Film Festival
  
  IMAX® Documentary Film Festival
  
  */ Experience a day of cinematic wonders at the Fleet with the IMAX Documentary Film Festival. Each of the documentary films will transport you to wondrous places with breathtaking cinematography that can only be experienced on a Giant Dome screen....
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Board of Trustees

Board Officers:

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John Driver
Chair

Chairman & CEO
Lynx Technology

Kristi Jaska
First Vice Chair

CVice President, Customer Experience
ViaSat

Kimberly Manhard
Second Vice Chair

Excecutive Vice President
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.

Loreen Collins
Secretary

Community Volunteer

Charles Bergan
Treasurer

Vice President, Engineering
Qualcomm

2022-2023 Trustees

Steve Bjorg

Cloud Product Software Leader

Carolina Bravo-Karimi

Partner

Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP

Regina Brown

President

KRB Consulting Pros.

Rashmi Char

Vice President, Engineering

Qualcomm

Han S. Chiu, M.D.

Founder and Managing Partner

VAVICI Company

Kelly Devine Deck

Chief Financial Officer

Inhibrx, Inc.

Matt Grob

Chief Technology Officer

XCOM

Peter Heavey

Risk Management Consultant

Craig Johnson

Business Group Legal Council

Caterpillar Inc.

Bruce Mayberry

President/CEO

JBM Energy Solutions

Jeffrey Miner

Chief Scientific Officer

Organovo Holdings, Inc.

Paul Mola

Founder, President & CEO

Roswell, Biotechnologies

Arman Oruc

Partner

Goodwin

Nancy Robertson

Software Engineer

Technology Unlimited Group

Irwin Rodrigues

Investor, Board Member

Orolia

Pamela Salgado

Regional Director

Teachstone

Elizabeth Simmons

Executive Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs

University of California San Diego

Sid Submarony

Vice President

Boxer Captial, LLC

Cathy Swindlehurst

CEO

NovoMedix

Elsa Valay-Paz

Vice President, Gas Acquisition, SoCal Gas

Santosh Vetticaden

Co-founder, Member Board of Directors

Visgenx, IncVisgenx, Inc

Peter J. Preuss, Immediate Past Board Chair and Honorary Trustee

Director of Business Development

Tecate Group

Birthday Parties at the Fleet

Fleet Science Center Gift Certificate

Young Scientist at the Fleet