Media Opportunities
	Date: April 2000 Contact: Jennifer A. Grier      (858) 581-4112 When: April 13-16, Free Admission Hours: April 13, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. April 14, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. April 15 & 16, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Where: Balboa Park Activity Center 2145 Park Blvd., near the intersection of Park Blvd. And Inspiration Point Way Participants: Over 940 exhibitors are entered in this year’s event. They represent 106 public, private or parochial schools from throughout San Diego and Imperial counties. Divisions: Senior Division, 13 Categories, open to 9th - 12th graders Junior Division, 12 Categories, open to 7th & 8th graders Awards Ceremony: Thursday, April 13, 2000 - 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Golden Hall- 202 C Street, Community Concourse in downtown San Diego Awards are given out in both divisions for all categories. Additionally, over 100 professional societies and businesses present awards and prizes to the outstanding illustrations of scientific research. Media Day: Friday, April 14, 2000 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Balboa Park Activity Center For interview and photo opportunities: 944 Science Fair project displays 2000 Sweepstakes winners Science Fair exhibitor representing New Zealand (winner of the New Zealand National Science Fair) Student Advisory Board members, ambitious high school students who play an important role in the Fair’s operation. School children touring the event Family Day: Saturday, April 14, 2000 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Join us for a Scavenger Hunt, meet SD Zoo Ambassadors, enjoy the BioMed Science Show and other entertainment.