Science on Saturday

Science on Saturday is a series of science lectures for middle and high school students. Each topic highlights cutting-edge science occurring at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). The talks are presented by LLNL scientists in collaboration with local area high school science teachers. These presentations are offered in several locations. Admission is free of charge. Seating is on a first-come first-served basis.

Location: Bankhead Theater (2400 First St, Livermore, CA 94550)
Two Presentations: 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM; Download Flyer

Brain
// Science on Saturday

Giving Your Brain a Voice: Engineering sensors that listen to brain cells

LLNL Scientist(s):
Anna Belle, Allison Yorita
Teacher: Erin McKay // Tracy HS
Brain
// Science on Saturday

In the Mood: Deciphering complex brain signals

LLNL Scientist(s):
Alan Kaplan
Teacher: Katherine Huang // Dougherty Valley HS
Brain
// Science on Saturday

Seed, Soil and Spread: 3D bioprinted model for metastatic brain tumors

LLNL Scientist(s):
Monica Moya, Javier Alvarado, Karen Dubbin, William Hynes, Claire Robertson
Teacher: Melody McGill // Roosevelt Junior HS
Brain
// Science on Saturday

Crossing the Blood Brain Barrier: One byte at a time

LLNL Scientist(s):
Tim Carpenter, Nicholas Be
Teacher: Dan Burns // Los Gatos HS
Video
Past Science on Saturday presentations can be viewed at the University of California Television network. 

History
The history of the Science on Saturday program topics and presenters are cataloged (an updated link coming soon).