North Bay Science Discovery Day

A world where all youth enjoy STEM, recognize the intrinsic and practical value of STEM, are workforce ready, are civically engaged and scientifically literate, and able to harness the power of science as a tool to contribute to solving complex environmental, economic, and social issues.

Mission 

1. To spark young people’s wonder and curiosity about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM);

2. To strengthen the San Francisco North Bay’s STEM learning ecosystem; and 

3. To connect the STEM industry, education, and public sectors to deepen and sustain young people’s STEM learning. 

The University of California Cooperative Extension began as the host organization for the North Bay Science Discovery Day in 2019. 

The Event

• Approximately 8,000 to 10,000 people attend the event.
• arget audience are youth grades 4th through 8th.
• The event is free (including parking) to be more accessible to youth.
• Over 70 companies, agencies, businesses, schools, clubs, offer
  hands-on STEM engagement activities and learning opportunities. Exhibitors do not engage in selling items or fund raising.
• Planned by a core committee of 15 volunteers, with 100 one-day teenage and adult volunteers.

• UC San Francisco started the event in 2011 with a grant from the National Science Foundation.
• In 2019, UC ANR became the new hosting agency for the North Bay Science Discovery Day, one of three Bay Area Science Festivals.
• ANR resources and expertise strengthen the event by:
• Helping exhibitors engage youth in short-term science activities with promising pedagogical practices.
• Providing evaluation expertise to assess outcomes.
• Offering business operations and risk management services