Families invited to explore Spectacular World of Science!

Enjoy the insights of a science fair without the pressure of finishing a project at the last minute at Saturday’s Spectacular World of Science!

In its 11th year, the event at the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science offers this year’s Kern County Science Fair first-place winners a chance to share their exhibits once more before moving onto the state competition. (See below for a list of first-place winners.)

Special awards will be presented to the children including certificates from Mayor Karen Goh.

The fun-filled day of science will also include science demonstrations, reptiles, experiments and hands-on activities for all ages courtesy of museum staff, a scientist and science vendors.

The event is made possible thanks to the support of the Kern County Science Foundation, JLM Associates and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools.

All proceeds benefit the museum’s educational programs.

The event takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the museum, 2018 Chester Ave.

Admission is $10, $8 for seniors (60 and older) and students (ages 12 and older), $6 for children ages 3 to 11, free for members and children 2 and younger.

Call 661-324-6350 for more information.

Come join the museum staff, scientist and science vendors for a fun-filled science day:

KERN COUNTY SCIENCE FAIR FIRST-PLACE WINNERS

Fourth grade

■ Biochemistry/molecular biology: Kaesaline Chao, Leo B. Hart Elementary

■ Chemistry: Aaron Carr, Golden Hills Elementary

■ Earth and environmental sciences: Nathan Ramos-Leal, Owens Elementary

■ Environmental engineering: Avyaan Jain, Ronald Reagan Elementary School

■ Materials science:Slater Shahan, Laurelglen Elementary School

■ Physics and astronomy: Nikolas Kelesides, Buena Vista Elementary

■ Product science: Arnulfo Rodriguez, Nueva Vista Language Academy

■ Zoology: Katariina Morales, Heartland Charter School

Fifth grade

■ Aerodynamics: Alejandro Hernández, Saint Ann School

■ Applied mechanics and structures: Sanay Mahajan, Ronald Reagan Elementary School

■ Chemistry: Eisley Cabalka, Stockdale Elementary School

■ Earth and environmental sciences: Adhrit Saha, Ronald Reagan Elementary School

■ Electronics and electromagnetics: Nehemiah Bo, Suburu Elementary

■ Food science: Ethan Robles Vidrio, Owens Elementary

■ Mammalian biology: Tristan Tolentino, Owens Elementary

■ Materials science: Lennon Journey, St. Francis Parish School

■ Physics and astronomy: Luke Kemp, Centennial Elementary School

■ Plant biology: Isabella Watkins / Leo B. Hart Elementary

■ Product science: Alexa Hernandez / Granite Pointe Elementary

Sixth through eighth grades

■ Aerodynamics/hydrodynamics: David Valdovinos, McKee Middle School

■ Alternative energy: Stella Lota, Earl Warren Junior High

■ Applied mechanics and structures: Avin Benny, Rio Bravo-Greeley

■ Behavioral and social sciences: Ellie Huynh, Owens Elementary

■ Biochemistry/molecular biology: Ronak Bose, Earl Warren Junior High

■ Chemistry: Emmeline Blakie, Saint Ann School

■ Earth and environmental sciences: Carroll Hay, Rio Bravo-Greeley

■ Electronics and electromagnetics: Paul Blakie, Saint Ann School

■ Environmental engineering: Serena Thornburg, Jacobsen Middle School

■ Food science: Archer Serxner, St. John’s Lutheran School

■ Mammalian biology: Shalini Dandamundi, St. John’s Lutheran School

■ Materials science: Dyianne Remotigue, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

■ Physics and astronomy: Kate Lin, Earl Warren Junior High

■ Physics and astronomy II: Yareli Vidales, Thomas Jefferson Middle School

■ Plant biology: Molly Cole, Wallace Middle School

■ Product science — biological: Esmeralda Frausto, McKee Middle School

■ Product science — physical: Gianna Porter, Old River Elementary

■ Zoology: Stella Beard, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

Ninth through 12th grades

■ Behavioral and social sciences: Maanya Srivastava and Tanya Srivastava, Stockdale

■ Cognitive science: Amanjot Gakhal, Markus De Guzman and Nicolas Serrano, Ridgeview

■ Biochemistry/molecular biology: Gurleen Toor, Stockdale

■ Chemistry: Tanvi Thallapalle, Stockdale

■ Computational analysis: Ishmeet Singh, Stockdale

■ Earth and environmental sciences: Madelyn Evans, Ridgeview

■ Electronics and electromagnetics: Cade Nahama, Bakersfield

■ Environmental engineering: Alexis Doran and Madelyn Gayita, Ridgeview

■ Mathematical sciences: Aarohi Patel, Stockdale

■ Microbiology: Parveen Dhaliwal, Ridgeview

■ Physics and astronomy: Magi Portell, Ridgeview

■ Zoology: Ekam Natt, Stockdale