For more than a month, San Diego has been learning about "The Science of You" from the San Diego Science Festival. From the science of earthquakes to the physics of skateboarding, the festival made science accessible, interactive and fun, highlighting the impact of science and innovation on our lives.

Maloy honored as one of the "Nifty Fifty"

As part of the monthlong event, College of Sciences Dean Stanley Maloy was named one of the "Nifty Fifty" and spoke to High Tech Middle School students about infectious diseases.

"I strongly believe that the future of our community and our country depends on continuing developments in science, which will require a robust influx of young scientsts," Maloy said. "Even nonscientists need a solid foundation of science to make informed decisions in today's world. We need to help get young students interested and excited about science to achieve these goals."

The Nifty Fifty is presented by the Invitrogen Foundation and recognizes the most prominent scientists in San Diego. The group started at 50 and has now grown to 100 science role models whose experience and passion inspire today's students to become tomorrow's scientists.

Each of the scientists honored spoke at San Diego County schools throughout the month of March.

Video of Maloy's presentation

The San Diego Science Festival is a collaboration of more than 100 leading science organizations and is facilitated by Larry Bock and BioBridge, a program of University of California San Diego.

Bock joins BioBridge in taking the lead in organizing the festival in collaboration with the San Diego Science Alliance, CONNECT, BIOCOM, N.D.I.A. and other key organizations.

Many of San Diego's top school districts have also partnered with the festival, such as San Diego Unified School District, Poway Unified School District, Oceanside School District, San Dieguito Union High School District, Grossmont Union High School District and Sweetwater Union High School District.

For more information on the San Diego Science Festival, visit the website.