NDIA San Diego Chapter participates in annual STEM Robotics and Cybersecurity outreach activities such as:
- Southern California Cyber Cup Challenge (SoCal CCC)
- San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering
- Navy Gold Coast Student STEM Days
- Navy Fleet Week Student STEM Days
- Cyber Patriots National Youth Cyber Education Program
The NDIA San Diego Chapter sponsors/participates in the following STEM Events
2026 Southern California Cyber Cup Challenge (SoCal CCC)
The SoCal Cyber Cup Challenge is sponsored by the San Diego Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) as one of its science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) outreach initiatives.
Click here to view the 2026 Southern California Cyber Cup Challenge webpage
2025 San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering
Located at Petco Park March 21st from 10a-5p
NDIA SD is the sponsor of the Robotics Roundup and will have a robotics booth at the Festival.
For more information about the Science Festival go to:
https://www.lovestemsd.org
https://www.lovestemsd.org/expo-day-2025
2025 Robotics at Navy Gold Coast
The San Diego Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is proud to present the 36th Annual Department of the Navy Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Event from August 18-21, 2025.
There will be two Robotics and two Cybersecurity teams in attendance for the three days 8/19 – 8/21. Students will have the opportunity to meet government and industry contracting personnel – the hallmark of Gold Coast. On the virtual exhibit floor, you will have an opportunity to visit over 200 government agencies and industry organizations, including the ten Navy Systems Commands.
2025 Navy Fleet Week STEM Days November 7-11, 2025
The mission of Fleet Week San Diego is to honor, celebrate, and thank the men and women of the military through public events and alliances that increase public awareness of the many contributions made by the Military and the Defense Community to the San Diego Region.
US Navy Fleet Week San Diego in 2025 will celebrate the 250th birthdays of the US Navy and the US Marine Corps. The event will include free public events, community relations events, and opportunities to see military equipment and capabilities.
NDIA STEM Committee will have an exciting booth on the following days:
Nov 7-9 Student Stem Days
Nov 10 Open to Public
Nov 11 Military Day
The Innovation Zone will host “Student Stem Days” which will allow participating organizations to showcase interactive displays to local and regional students. The Innovation Zone will showcase new and emerging technologies sourced in both military and civilian applications. Elementary, middle and high school students will thrill to these interactive displays, tours and demonstrations.
https://www.fleetweeksandiego.org/student-stem-days/
For more information on how your student group can be a part of this exciting day, please contact [email protected]
- Students and adults should wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Open toe shoes are NOT recommended.
- Everyone 18 years and older must have a valid picture ID for security. Photos of IDs will not be accepted.
- Students may purchase meals or bag lunches may be brought to the event.
- Large groups will be divided into groups of 20-25. Please have a chaperone for each group with valid picture ID.
- Registration is required.
Barrio Logan Science & Art Expo
The Barrio Logan Science & Art Expo is an exciting trade show organized by the Barrio Logan Association. This vibrant event takes place at the Mercado del Barrio in San Diego, United States. The Expo is designed to celebrate and showcase the intersection of science and art, highlighting the creativity and innovation within the community.
PRICE: FREE
LOCATION: MERCADO DEL BARRIO (1900 Main Street, San Diego, CA 92113)
DATE: Saturday, April 13, 2025
TIME: 10am to 2pm
For questions regarding volunteer opportunities, please contact us using the REGISTRATION page.
2025 Cyber Patriots
The Cyber Patriots will have a booth at the San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering colocated with the Robotics Roundup.
The focus of the NDIA San Diego Chapters STEM Committee Outreach for Cybersecurity is to provide and promote cyber security educational opportunities for youths in the San Diego and neighboring Counties in Southern California. NDIA San Diego Chapter has worked closely with the Brigadier General Robert Cardenas San Diego Chapter of the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) to maximize the amount of cyber education opportunity and information to all youths in the area.
The General Cardenas Chapter focuses specifically on the CyberPatriot Competition and NDIA coordinates other student-related cyber education activities. From 2009 -2018/19, NDIA, their Organizers and corporate sponsors initially organized and sponsored the Annual Mayor’s Cyber Cup Competition for high and middle/junior high school students. In 2016/17, this Challenge became known as the SoCal Cyber Cup Challenge and continues into the future. During 2016, NDIA worked with the Los Angeles Unified School District “After the Bell” program and other cyber educators throughout California to help establish the California Cyber Innovation Challenge (CCIC). Two teams from San Diego won the Southern California Regional Competition.
Barrio Logan Science and Engineering Expo, Mercado Del Barrio, 1900 Main St, San Diego, April 13, 2024
San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering, Robotics Roundup Sponsors, Snapdragon Stadium 2024
Festival of Science and Engineering Classroom Connections at Saburo Muraoka Elementary School, Chula Vista
Fleet Week, Broadway Pier, 2023
