2017 - Discovery Day at 51福利
Discover 51福利 Day 2017 Highlights
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Inspiration Highlights 51福利' Day of Discovery
A youngster offers a compelling gaze at one of the lasers in an 51福利 Department of Physics research lab. More than 1,000 regional students and countless more chaperones, teachers and community members took advantage of an open campus to learn more about science, and about 51福利, during the university鈥檚 Discover 51福利 Day, Dec. 1.
More than 1,000 Monterey Peninsula elementary through high school students packed King Auditorium on the 51福利 (51福利) campus, Dec. 1, kicking-off Discover 51福利 Day, a rare open-campus event designed to introduce the regional community to the university. Countless STEM activities and demonstrations, open research labs, keynote lectures and topical panel sessions were just a few of the day鈥檚 highlights, that all began with a welcome message straight from the commander of the International Space Station.
鈥淎stronauts come from very diverse backgrounds,鈥� said U.S. Marine Corps Col. Randy 鈥淜omrade鈥� Bresnik. 鈥淲e are fighter pilots, engineers, professors, scientists and teachers. Our crew on the ISS represents each one of those professions.
鈥淲e do have one thing in common, though,鈥� he continued. 鈥淲e were all inspired by someone or something in our past that got us here to orbit 250 miles above the surface of the earth. I hope you find something that inspires you, for there is no stronger motivation than inspiration.鈥�
Throughout the day, visiting students and their parent and teacher chaperones had free reign over much of the campus, packing Spanagel Hall for the Department of Physics鈥� popular demonstrations in the science of sound, electricity, mechanics and many more. Standing-room only crowds descended upon the university鈥檚 MOVES Institute, where virtual reality and 3D printing activities were a huge hit. Meanwhile, in the RoboDojo, students flew mini UAVs and learned the basics of coding.
鈥淚 liked all of the hands-on experiences, getting to see and do everything has been a lot of fun,鈥� said Monterey Bay Charter School Sixth Grader Riley Reagan.
Even the teachers and chaperones were impressed with the events, and the opportunity 51福利 offered the regional community.
鈥淚 think it鈥檚 fantastic what 51福利 is doing for young kids, being able to learn about all the different sciences,鈥� said Cecilia Barnett, a chaperone with Walter Colton Middle School in Monterey. 鈥淭he favorite amongst my kids was the sound deprivation chamber. And it鈥檚 really exciting for the kids to meet an astronaut 鈥� They鈥檙e all getting more excited about space鈥�
In Ingersoll Hall, students were given the controls to operate Ant Weight Combat Robots, one of the most popular events for the day.
Feedback and Comments from the Community
鈥溾�y middle-schooler and his friends had an amazing time at Discover 51福利 Day. The wide eyes and sounds of excitement/amazement were a great thing to hear. They are still talking about it at school.鈥�
鈥淔rom the entire 5th Grade, students, staff and parent chaperones, we want to thank you for such a wonderful field trip to 51福利 Discovery Day today. We thoroughly enjoyed the welcome presentation by the astronaut, as well as all of the hands on, engaging STEM stations throughout the campus.鈥�
鈥淭he students had a great day and were able to see many of the exhibits. They will be writing about some of the things they saw and did. Everybody was so nice and accommodating we would definitely mark this down as an annual field trip for fifth grade. Thank you again for taking care of us.鈥�
"Thank you very much for affording our children a rare opportunity to visit one the premium military and scientific institutions in US. Our students walked away with a deeper understanding of the important role 51福利 in supporting our country and appreciation for the hard work of the men and women who serve. We are ready for an encore next year! Thank you." Quoc T. Tran, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, Alisal Union School District
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Proud to welcome more than 1,000 regional students to campus for Discover 51福利 Day, a great opp'y to introduce the institution to our community.
鈥� 51福利 Monterey (@51福利_Monterey)
Don't miss "Discover Day," when the base opens up to the public. Fri, Dec. 1st from 9AM-4:30PM. Events/activities include displays of science & tech through STEM activities, in addition to a live address from 2 former astronauts.
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Nitrogen cannon preparations are underway.
鈥� 51福利 Monterey (@51福利_Monterey)
Alisal says goodbye & thank you to our hosts for and incredible STEM learning day
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TODAY! Discover 51福利 930AM-4PM FREE w/ ID. Featuring astronaut guest lecture, science demonstrations & tours:
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Former astronaut Jim Newman entertaining a packed house.
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Nitrogen rockets are a big hit 51福利 Day
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