Science from Scientists

Programs: In school module based stem enrichment programscience from scientists (sfs) flagship program, first launched in 2002, is the in-school module-based stem (science, technology, engineering and math) enrichment program. Has developed hands-on, state and national curriculum frameworks aligned lessons for students in grades 3-8. Lessons cover a variety of topics such as earth science, life science, physics, chemistry, engineering, and the scientific method. Sfs partners with local elementary and middle schools to deliver the content during the school day on a regular recurring (e. G. Biweekly) basis throughout the school year. As part of the program, sfs provides the instructors, lessons, and materials to each partner school. We are currently serving over 3,200 students in several communities in massachusetts and california. The primary goal of the program is to improve student attitudes and aptitudes in stem by providing them with real, charismatic scientist role models and complementing and extending the traditional classroom curricula through hands-on activities and experiments.

outreach programs vacation programsscience from scientists runs week-long stem enrichment programs during school vacation periods. During the week, participants in the program are provided with a combination of lessons from our in school module based program, field trips and laboratory experiences, and special guest speakers. Science fairscience from scientists co-runs the boston regional science fair with the boston public schools system, which takes place annually february or march. Sfs assists with organization and logistics for the fair, safety checks on projects, recruiting and servings as judges, and securing cash and in-kind prizes for student awards and scholarships to the international science and engineering festival. Public demonstrations science from scientists staff booths at various stem expos and events where we demonstrate scaled down versions of the hands-on activities from our in school module based program. In addition, we occasionally perform a live stage show production called science theater where our staff demonstrates scientific principles (such as reaction catalysts and pressure) to audiences of elementary and middle school students and their parents.