MiraCosta College to Host Third Annual Math and Science Fair

On Saturday, April 5, 1-4 p.m., MiraCosta will host a free hands-on Math and Science Fair for community members and children in the Hub Plaza at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr., Oceanside.   This free fair will include activities for elementary and middle school children and learning booths hosted by MiraCosta Service Learning students.  

“The goal is to promote MiraCosta as a community resource, provide outreach to families who may not view higher education as an option, and engage children in stimulating math and science activities,” says MiraCosta College Service Learning Coordinator Carol Wilkinson. “Last year we had 15 different disciplines represented and the activities were amazing.  Children had the opportunity to extract DNA from a strawberry, launch Alka Seltzer rockets, look through giant telescopes, take a geography scavenger hunt, make slime and so much more.”

Free parking is available in all student lots the day of the event. For additional information, contact Carol Wilkinson at (760) 795-6616 or e-mail her.   A photograph of last year’s Math and Science Fair is available for download here.