The K–12 Subcommittee under the leadership of Angela Slitt invites toxicologists to participate in activities designed to increase knowledge about toxicology and encourage pursuit of careers in toxicology. This Subcommittee is under the auspices of the Society of Toxicology (SOT) Education Committee. We thank the many SOT members who are engaged in outreach and help with these events. You can volunteer to assist with these activities.
High School Poster Exposition
Tuesday, March 24, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
ToxExpo Exhibit Hall, San Diego Convention Center
High School students from the San Diego area and from around the country will present toxicology-related research posters in a special area of ToxExpo near the SOT Pavilion. Sponsored by the Education Committee and K–12 Subcommittee, Marie Bourgeois is the coordinator of this activity. Please stop by to visit with these developing scientists and encourage them to pursue careers in toxicology.
We especially thank the Southern California Regional Chapter of SOT and coordinator Virunya Bhat for organizing two Regional Chapter activities in conjunction with the SOT 2015 Annual Meeting.
San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering EXPO Day
Saturday, March 21, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Petco Park, Downtown San Diego
The Southern California Regional Chapter will host a booth at the free and largest annual Southern California festival of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. What’s all the buzz about caffeine? Stop by “ToxTown” to test your caffeine trivia knowledge about beverages, food, and consumer products with added caffeine. Come play Tic-Tac-Tox and watch a specially coordinated new “Risk Bites” YouTube episode. Chat with Andrew Maynard, creator of “Risk Bites” and recipient of the 2015 SOT Public Communications Award. Engage with toxicologists in other hands-on activities designed to foster an appreciation of the science and the profession of toxicology. Bring your family to participate or volunteer to help build for the future of toxicology!
Greater San Diego Regional Science Fair Judging
Wednesday, March 25, 11:00 AM–2:30 PM
Balboa Park, Downtown San Diego
Meet at the Convention Center to travel to the nearby Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair to assist the Southern California Regional Chapter in their annual tradition of selecting awards for students with outstanding projects related to toxicology.