Next Stop... Comic-Con!

The Fleet Science Center is excited to present not one but two captivating panels at this year's San Diego Comic-Con! In collaboration with the STEAMPoP network. Join us for thought-provoking discussions led by ambassadors from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) IF/THEN Initiative, including participants from the Fleet's New Science exhibition. The STEAMPop Network members are Fleet Science Center, EcoLogik Institute, Nerd Nite San Diego, StarWarsologies Podcast, Cosplay for Science, and Dr. Ron Coleman.

This year, we're exploring the science behind your favorite names in pop culture. Join the Fleet on Friday, July 26, from 4–5 p.m. and dive into Asimov's Foundation: Math, Morality and Making Humans and on Saturday, July 27, from 6–7 p.m. and discover the scientific applications in For All Mankind–Historic Fiction, Real Science. 

Check out the full Comic-Con schedule below. 

Thursday Comic-Con Panels:

The Science Behind Dune 

Time: Thursday, 7/25/24, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Room: Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor

Science of Futurama 

Time: Thursday, 7/25/24, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Room: Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

 

Friday Comic-Con Panels:

The Science of the Three-Body Problem 

Time: Friday, 7/26/24, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.,

Room: Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor

 

Asimov's Foundation: Math, Morality and Making Humans (Fleet Science Center)

Time: Friday, 7/26/24, 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Room: 25ABC

 

Saturday Comic-Con Panels:

Science in Middle-Grade Sci-Fi 

Time: Saturday 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Room: Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library

 

The Science of Spider-Man

Time: SATURDAY 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Room: 23ABC  

 

For All Mankind – Historic Fiction, Real Science (Fleet Science Center)

Time: Saturday, 7/27/24, 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Room: 23ABC

 

Sunday Comic-Con Panels:

Arcane: Magic vs. Tech 

Time: Sunday, 7/28/24, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.,

Room: 29CD, Convention Center

 

Science Advisors Make Sci-Fi Better 

Time: Sunday, 7/28/24, 2:00PM - 3:00PM

Room: Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina 

Camp Cretaceous and Why We Love Dinosaurs! 

Time: Sunday, 11:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Location: 29CD

 

No badge? No problem! Check out the fantastic programming below that does not require badges for SDCC 2024.

 

Thursday – no badge required:

Nerd Nite 

Time: Thursday, 7/25, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Location: Kensington Club, 4079 Adams Ave. San Diego, CA 92116 

Tickets: $10 tickets https://events.humanitix.com/nerd-nite-san-diego-comic-con-special

Details: Speakers include the science advisors for Star Trek and Disney animation, plus a panel of IF/THEN ambassadors representing diverse women in STEM.

 

Friday – no badge required:

Dungeons & Dragons-themed BioBlitz 

Time: Friday, 7/26, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

Location: Zoro Garden in Balboa Park

Tickets: FREE

 

Saturday – no badge required:

Genius in the House 

Time: Saturday 7/27, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: The Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101

Tickets: Regular admission to the Fleet Science Center

Details: Engage with 15 nationally recognized STEM trailblazers and role models through hands-on activities on the museum floor. The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has named these amazing women IF/THEN Ambassadors.

 

Science Mixer 

Time: Saturday, 7/27, 4 to 7 p.m.

Location: Marriott Marquis South Pool Patio, 333 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Tickets: FREE

More info: https://sandiego.nerdnite.com/2024/06/28/science-x-pop-culture-mixer-at-sdcc/