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What is the difference between the various COVID-19 vaccines? How were they developed and tested? What are the side effects? There are so many questions regarding the various COVID-19 vaccines. Get answers to your questions at a virtual panel discussion and Q&A hosted by the Fleet Science Center on March 24.
Looking for something exciting, fun and educational this spring break? Your kids can explore STEAM with Magic & Illusion, Maker Mania, Build It and more with the Fleet’s Spring Camps. Have your little ones enjoy a variety of hands-on activities in our in-person camps, available for kids in grades 1–3, and virtual camps, with challenges aimed for kids in grades 2–4.
We Make is a video series where we highlight the wonderful maker spaces from our communities. This video features Sew Loka, an amazing place established in 2013 by Chicana mompreneur and fashion designer, Claudia Biezunski-Rodriguez. At her studio in Barrio Logan, Claudia utilizes upcycled materials to create one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories.
SEASON 2 PREMIERE: Science is everywhere, even in surfing! Meet Maura and hear about the ways she uses STEM in her everyday life, especially while riding a wave.
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THE SKY TONIGHT: SPACE JUNK

APRIL 7
Discover how much space junk is around the Earth and the solar system on the next Sky Tonight astronomy talk.
LIVE LONGER, LIVE STRONGER: PREVENTING VISION LOSS AS WE AGE

APRIL 7
2 PM
Recent discoveries show how a common blood protein orchestrates the deposition of lipid, cholesterol and calcifications that are a hallmark of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Join Dr. Francesca Marassi as she shares how this information will guide the development of future AMD therapies.
Explore a new field of science every week! Children ages 3-5 can continue their learning experiences and create excitement for science with Young Scientists. The 4-week program comes with prepackaged materials and weekly video check-ins.