The High Tech Fair is a collaborative effort between the Science Alliance, the San Diego County Office of Education and San Diego City Schools. It has grown over the past seven years to include 50 exhibitors and 2500 students in attendance.

The "Tech Fair" is unique in that it's charter is to enlighten 7th-12th grade students to the world of science and the possibilities of a scientific career. Local participating companies, who provide the interactive experiences for the students, find the experience fun and rewarding. The students enjoy seeing 'real life' application of what they may be learning in the classroom. This is a wonderful venue for a cooperative effort between business and education.

Students arrive in 30 minute increments to ensure that each student can visit each booth easily and not miss any of the exciting exhibits. The participating companies are encouraged to consider their audience and include interactive activities that clearly explain their companies' technologies and products. We like to answer the question: If I worked for your company, what would I do? However, this is not a career fair, it's a technology fair. The Science Alliance even assists in providing bus transportation based on the school district's needs.

Come see for yourself why students and local businesses attend this event year after year.

*For Science related companies interested in exhibiting. Contact Carin Holiday at 619-400-9777 or jcholiday@sbcglobal.net

*If your company is interested in sponsoring part of this educational event, cintact Nan Katona at nankatona@cox.net or Dave Massey at dmassey@sdnhm.org.