High Tech Fair

Can we make energy from mud? Do you wonder how a plane stops? What innovations are happening in biotechnology?

If you’re a student, teacher or parent, you’ll explore these experiences with over 50 STEM industry and research partners during SDSA’s High Tech Fair 2012! Watch for media covering HTF 2012 Student/Parent Night- Tuesday, February 7, 2012 and tell your friends about this exciting STEM learning event!

CLICK HERE to RSVP for the public event (Student/Parent Night) on February 7th from 5pm - 8pm. Click on the banner at the top of this page for information and student preparation details.

Note: The February 8th event is for classroom field trips only and is at capacity with current registrants.

We encourage you to prepare your student beforehand so they will not only enjoy their visit, but learn as much as possible. Have your student(s) review the exhibit descriptions, select 3 companies to research ahead of time and complete the posted questions for their chosen exhibits. CLICK HERE for exhibit descriptions & questions.

All attendees must complete the photo release forms prior to their visit.

CLICK HERE for student forms.

CLICK HERE for adult forms.

Each exhibitor has planned a 10-15 minute interactive demonstration appropriate for middle - high school students. Students are encouraged to participate in the presentation and be prepared to ask questions and talk to representatives.

CLICK HERE for floor plan

Companies have been grouped according to the type of research or development in which they are engaged:

	The science of using living things, and components of living things, to produce goods and services. It involves manipulating and modifying organisms, often at the molecular level, to create new and practical applications for agriculture, medicine and industry.
	Clean Technology applies science and engineering solutions to three critical areas: reducing the consumption of energy and natural resources; reducing waste and harmful emissions; and harnessing renewable energy and materials for sustainable development.
	Focus on current and future conservation of our natural resources; the science and technology of sustaining our wildlife, forests, coastlines and oceans; and technological advances in farming that help better serve the needs of the public while protecting the environment and increasing output.
	Focus on the application of science to practical uses such as the design of structures, machines, and systems.
	Focus on the systems within which health is protected and maintained, including prevention and rehabilitation, emergency medicine, medical devices, and technology for monitoring the health of a patient remotely. Dental technology is also included in this strand.
	Focus on highly specialized, complex technology, including computer applications and telecommunications.
	Focus on the technology associated with the design, fabrication, theory, and application of robots.