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Below is the list of exhibitors for the
2026 PUSD ScienceFest!

Adam's Forge

Adam's Forge

Education/Career

Adam's Forge is a non-profit center for traditional metal smithing and hand crafts.

CSU Los Angeles- Chemistry and Biochemistry Club

CSU Los Angeles- Chemistry and Biochemistry Club

Scientific Research

The Chemistry and Biochemistry Club is a student-organization made up by students who are dedicated to helping all majors succeed professionally and academically.

Carnegie Observatories

Carnegie Observatories

Scientific Research

From the revelation of the universe’s expansion to the discovery of dark energy, Carnegie Observatories researchers have transformed humankind’s understanding of the cosmos. The groundbreaking work continues today at our world-famous Las Campanas Observatory in Chile.

David Pinsky

David Pinsky

Scientific Research

I’m a amateur astronomer participates in astronomical outreach.

Friends of California Condors Wild and Free

Friends of California Condors Wild and Free

Environment

Friends of California Condors Wild and Free is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization whose purpose is promoting the recovery of the California Condor and the preservation of associated ecosystems for present and future generations through education, outreach, research and the support of cooperative stewardship.

Griffith Observatory Foundation

Griffith Observatory Foundation

Environment

Griffith Observatory Foundation's mission is to support and promote Griffith Observatory as a home for science literacy, education, and public astronomy through resource development and advocacy in partnership with the community.

ISS-Above

ISS-Above

Scientific Research

ISS-Above is an educational gizmo that tracks the International Space Station and shows live views of the Earth from the ISS. More than 5,000 worldwide including several PUSD Schools.

Jet Propulsion Laboratory - SunRISE Mission

Jet Propulsion Laboratory - SunRISE Mission

Engineering

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory focuses on robotic exploration of Earth, the solar system, and beyond.

LA County Public Works- STEAM Outreach Program

LA County Public Works- STEAM Outreach Program

Engineering

The mission of the LA County Public Works STEAM Outreach Program is to motivate our next generation to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM).

OCTO (Ocean and Cryosphere Theory and Observations) Research Group

OCTO (Ocean and Cryosphere Theory and Observations) Research Group

Scientific Research

The OCTO Research Group works within the Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences at Caltech. We are interested in studying various aspects of ocean and cryospheric science, including ocean circulation, sea ice and ice sheets as well as their impact on the climate system.

PCC MESA

PCC MESA

Engineering

PCC Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) serves to enrich the experience of all students interested STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).

Pasadena City College Laser Technology Program

Pasadena City College Laser Technology Program

Engineering

Brian Monacelli is a professor of laser and optical technology at Pasadena City College, and an optical engineer at JPL.

Pasadena Department of Public Works

Pasadena Department of Public Works

Engineering

The Pasadena Department of Public Works, through our valued employees, preserves, maintains, and enhances the City’s infrastructure and natural resources and provides environmental stewardship for the benefit of our residents, businesses, and visitors.

Pasadena Public Library

Pasadena Public Library

Education/Career

The Pasadena Public Library was founded years before Pasadena was incorporated as a city, opening on February 26, 1884,

She.Codes

She.Codes

Education/Career

She.Codes is a student-led organization dedicated to closing the gender gap in STEM by empowering underrepresented students through community, mentorship, and hands-on opportunities in technology.

Southern California Edison Co.

Southern California Edison Co.

Engineering

John Stoessel of Southern California Edison

SparCQS-MIRA(NAU)/ MNT-EC(PCC)

SparCQS-MIRA(NAU)/ MNT-EC(PCC)

Scientific Research

SparCQS-MIRA (NAU)/ MNT-EC(PCC) brings hands on demos to introduce to all ages to quantum & materials science.

UCCE Master Gardener

UCCE Master Gardener

Education

Kristy Clougherty is a UCCE Master Gardener, UCanr Cal naturalist, and nature educator.

Altadena Library District

Altadena Library District

Education/Career

The Altadena Library District is an independent special district that serves the residents of Altadena through a Main Library and the Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center.

Caltech Center for Teaching Learning and Outreach

Caltech Center for Teaching Learning and Outreach

Education/Career

The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Outreach supports Caltech's multifaceted educational efforts, including undergraduate and graduate courses and curricula, formal and informal teaching and learning, and partnerships with PreK-12 teachers and students.

Citizens' Climate Lobby

Citizens' Climate Lobby

Environmental

Citizens' Climate Lobby empowers everyday people to work together on climate policy.

Duke University, UCLA, Meteoritical Society

Duke University, UCLA, Meteoritical Society

Scientific Research

Nicholas Gessler, Ph.D. Anthropology, Duke University (retired), Advisor to the UCLA Meteorite Gallery and the Purple Mountain Meteorite Museum in Nanjing, and finder of hundreds of meteorites in Californa and Nevada will share samples and knowledge about meteorites.

Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code

Education/Career

Girls Who Code is an international nonprofit working to close the gender gap in technology. With our free and flexible Clubs program, we empower teachers, librarians, and community volunteers to spark computer science interest through project-based activities.

Huntington Library Preservation Department

Huntington Library Preservation Department

Scientific Research

The Huntington Library’s conservators use science to help stories from the past reach the future.

JPL Optics Instruments Section

JPL Optics Instruments Section

Engineering

From extremely large telescopes to compact cameras and spectrometers, optical instruments are critical parts of every science mission NASA flies. The Optics Instruments Section at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is responsible for delivering a wide variety of these instruments to our missions on Earth, in orbit, and beyond.

Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente

Medicine

LIGO Lab

LIGO Lab

Scientific Research

LIGO Lab detectors listen for ripples in space time created by large events, like black holes colliding. Hundreds of people work together to build, improve and listen to the signals from our two huge detectors in the US.

PCC Biology Club

PCC Biology Club

Medicine

The Pasadena City College Biology Club provides a lively space for STEM students and anyone interested in biology to immerse themselves deeper into the subject.

Pasadena 100

Pasadena 100

Environment

PASADENA 100 is a group of organizations who have joined together to advocate for Pasadena Water and Power to provide 100% carbon free electricity by 2030.

Pasadena City College Manufacturing Technology Program

Pasadena City College Manufacturing Technology Program

Education/Career

Jacob Tucker is the lead faculty for PCC Manufacturing Technology.

Pasadena Department of Public Works - Resource Recovery and Recycling

Pasadena Department of Public Works - Resource Recovery and Recycling

Environment

Pasadena Water and Power

Pasadena Water and Power

Engineering

As a community-owned utility, Pasadena Water and Power is a not-for-profit public service owned and operated by the City of Pasadena for the benefit of its customers and the community.

SkyMapper Inc.

SkyMapper Inc.

Scientific Research

SkyMapper is a global network of telescopes that lets students explore the universe through real-time, trustworthy space data.

Southern California Section of the American Chemical Society

Southern California Section of the American Chemical Society

Environmental

SCALACS is the Southern California Local Section of the American Chemical Society, a non-profit organization chartered by the U.S. Congress that is dedicated to improving lives and advancing scientific knowledge through the transforming power of chemistry.

Theodore Payne Foundation

Theodore Payne Foundation

Environment

The Theodore Payne Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to educating and inspiring Southern Californians about the beauty and ecological value of native plants.

YWCA Glendale & Pasadena

YWCA Glendale & Pasadena

Education/Career

YWCA Glendale and Pasadena is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

American Association of University Women STEM

American Association of University Women STEM

Scientific Research

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) sponsors STEM Savvy, a free annual event for 6-8 grade girls to participate in hand on activities with women in STEM careers at a local university.

Caltech/IPAC

Caltech/IPAC

Scientific Research

IPAC is a research organization at Caltech focusing on interpreting, archiving, and sharing data from a range of telescopes on Earth and in space.

Crescenta Valley Station Explorer Post

Crescenta Valley Station Explorer Post

Education/Career

Law Enforcement Explorer Post

Foothill Transit

Foothill Transit

Environment

Foothill Transit strives to be the premier public transit provider in the region with more than 30 local and express routes.

Glendale Community College

Glendale Community College

Education/Career

Roxy Nersesian is the Programs and Services Specialist at the Glendale Community College Welcome Center.

Huntington Medical Research Institutes

Huntington Medical Research Institutes

Medicine

Nicole Purcell is an associate professor and Scientific Director of Education Programs for HMRI, a nonprofit research institute in Pasadena.

JPL Solar System Ambassadors Program

JPL Solar System Ambassadors Program

Education/Career

For more than 25 years, the NASA Solar System Ambassadors program has been a public engagement effort that works with motivated volunteers across the nation to communicate the science and excitement of NASA's space exploration missions and discoveries with the people in their communities.

LA County Department of Parks and Recreation

LA County Department of Parks and Recreation

Education/Career

Los Angeles County Beekeepers Association & PCC Bee Club

Los Angeles County Beekeepers Association & PCC Bee Club

Environment

LACBA has been meeting continuously since 1873 and was established to educate and teach about honeybees and how to keep them. PCC Bee Club is about 2 years old and is associated with us via our vice president who is their faculty advisor.

PCC Chemistry Club

PCC Chemistry Club

Environment

The Chemistry Club at Pasadena City College committed to helping, supporting, and promoting Chemistry throughout the campus as well as the community.

Pasadena City College Electronics Technology

Pasadena City College Electronics Technology

Engineering

Sonia Shtonov is the lead Electronics Technology faculty at PCC. PCC offers beginner courses in circuit building, soldering, and robotics programming.

Pasadena Department of Information Technology

Pasadena Department of Information Technology

Engineering

The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is committed to increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the City’s information technology services and support. DoIT provides customer-driven services citywide in areas utilizing networks, desktops, application development, radios and telephones, and related program and project management.

Pasadena Public Health Tobacco Control

Pasadena Public Health Tobacco Control

Medicine

PPHD Tobacco control does education, works with volunteers that do policy, works to reduce second hand smoke.

Planetary Society

Planetary Society

Scientific Research

We are hosting our "Space Buttons" activity where you pick your favorite space image from our award-winning science magazines and we will cut and press it for you to wear home as a lapel pin button.

Society of Flight Test Engineers

Society of Flight Test Engineers

Engineering

Members of SFTE will be there to show students about the flight test career.

Southwestern Herpetologists Society

Southwestern Herpetologists Society

Environment

The SWHS has mission to enlighten our community with the importance of reptiles in the ecosystem, conservation, and being able to meet & greet these animals in person helps create appreciation & even affection.

UC, Santa Cruz - Creating Equity in STEAM (CrEST)

UC, Santa Cruz - Creating Equity in STEAM (CrEST)

Scientific Research

CrEST is an umbrella of programs which seeks to engage students and the public in critical thinking in the context of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) research.

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