Scripps Research Discovery Day

Where curiosity meets discovery: a day of fun and learning for the whole family!

On Saturday, October 3rd, more than 800 guests visited our La Jolla campus, met our scientists and experienced the excitement of scientific exploration.

With over a dozen demonstrations and hands-on science activity stations led by our graduate students and scientists from laboratories across Scripps Research, visitors explored topics in chemistry, neuroscience, viruses and bacteria, aging and longevity, drug discovery, cancer biology, and much more.

Science enthusiasts of all ages, from the very young to the young at heart, found fun activities and moments of wonder at Scripps Research Discovery Day, from hands-on chemistry and the ever-popular liquid nitrogen ice cream, to microscopes offering a peek at cells and microbes, and a virtual reality exploration of the tiny world of viruses. We also shared the latest news about our research into new medicines that one day may provide treatments and cures for conditions that affect millions.

Relive the day: Watch our wrap-up video to see highlights from the event.