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What do the sound of Rice Krispies and the motion of atoms and magnets have in common? Join us at the Dutch Goose for...
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Apr 14
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The winning teams from Lynbrook High School and Joaquin Miller Middle School will continue on to nationals.

eight middle school students sit behind a long table at the front of an auditorium with buzzers in front of them as they compete in a science knowledge competition
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Making ‘magic’ happen with bright X-rays, SLAC’s Silvia Russi takes us into the world of a beamline scientist. 

One woman standing, a second woman sitting down at a computer.
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Researchers at SLAC are developing experimental techniques to evaluate new candidates for inertial fusion energy targets. 

a graphic in the style of graphic novel depicts four lasers converging on a spherical target, which represents an inertial fusion energy reaction
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The winning teams from Fusion Academy and Joaquin Miller Middle School will continue on to nationals.

A high school student smiles at the camera while surrounded by others.
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SAGE campers have fun experimenting with a Van de Graff generator.
SAGE campers have fun experimenting with a Van de Graff generator
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For the 9th year in a row, the CORE Science Institute brought underrepresented youth to the lab for a weeklong summer science program that...

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Two determined fellows share their thoughts on representation, mentorship and staying true to themselves in STEM.

Annette Mendoza and Damion Tingle
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Lynbrook High School and Joaquin Miller Middle School will continue on to nationals from the regional event hosted at SLAC.   

High school students hold up a blue National Science Bowl banner.
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An astronomy festival will mark the milestone.

Visitors at KIPAC are observing the sun through telescopes and sun-spotters.
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This year’s regional champions, Saratoga High School and Joaquin Miller Middle School, are accompanied by the first-ever Good Sport and Volunteer Award winners.

JoAnne Hewett presents medals to Saratoga High School students.
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JoAnne Hewett awards medals to the winners of the SLAC Regional High School Science Bowl, Saratoga High School Team 1. The event was held...

JoAnne Hewett presents medals to Saratoga High School students.