John Green Elementary School Science Fair Celebrates STEM, Robots and Discovery

John Green Elementary School’s annual science fair inspired hundreds of student science fair projects, and brought the community together for an evening of math, science, technology and engineering (STEM) exploration. The event also provided an opportunity for the Dublin High School Gaels Robotics Club, UC Berkeley’s Astronomy Department and parent volunteers to show off their love of science while entertaining at the same time. Schools from across Dublin recently performed extremely well at the Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair, and Green Elementary’s event will likely help continue that trend.

• UC Berkeley’s Astronomy Department demonstrations included a solar telescope, an infrared camera and other cosmic fun activities.
• Dublin High School’s award-winning Gaels Robotics Club included members of the Space Cookies all-girls robotics team demonstrating a VEX Robot, along with the newly elected officers of the club. Dublin High Gaels Robotics recently won in statewide competition and is heading to world championship this spring.
• Brian Fogel and Garrett Fogel hosted a  fun math, science and physics activity station .
• Green parent Mark Berschens entertained with R2B5, the “brother” of R2D2 from Star Wars. Mr. Berschens shared with students how he built the robot.

• Dublin Schools Win Awards at the Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair
• GoldieBlox Founder Debbie Sterling’s Social Mission to Inspire More Female Engineers
• UC Berkeley’s Madeline Girard on Becoming a Scientist and Researching Animal Behavior
• Harvey Mudd College President Maria Klawe on Women in Science, Math and Engineering
• Heather Knight and Social Robotics: The Intersection of Storytelling and Technology

UC Berkeley Astronomy Department Demonstration

Dublin High School Gaels Robotics Club Volunteers with Science Fair Organizers

Star Wars Robot Creator (L) with Principal Keith Nomura and Volunteers

John Green Elementary School Science Fair Projects

Dublin High School VEX Robot vs Star Wars Robot

Fun with Math and Science Demonstration