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Portola Magnet Middle School Science Fair
SPG members recently volunteered as judges for the Portola magnet Middle School Science Fair for the second year! This annual outreach opportunity is a rewarding way to encourage the next generation of scientists.
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UCLA Science Outreach Symposium 2022
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Exploring Your Universe 2022
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External Science Outreach Opportunity:
Several SPG members have participated in this incredible outreach organization!
Volunteering is not only a great way to give back, but also helps to improve your general science communication and presentation skills.
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Local Outreach Opportunity
We are recruiting volunteers to participate with our booth at this annual science outreach event!
![Exploring Your Universe 2020](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5679c017299d539905d4a6/1605897426962-TQZ66UVA9NQTX12QA417/EYUWeb__Logo_small.png)
Exploring Your Universe 2020
We hosted a virtual booth at “Exploring Your Universe” (EYU), an annual event organized by graduate students that provides a day of free science education to children in the surrounding UCLA community.
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Exploring Your Universe 2019
We asked children to write down on postcards why science is important to them. We also got their zip codes – if the parents allowed, of course – so that the postcards can be used in the future to advocate for science.
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Exploring Your Universe 2018
Thousands of children and parents came to UCLA for a science fair of free science education and games. We provided activities, stickers, and temporary tattoos, all the while working on our science communication skills!