My Nonprofit Reviews

SARSEF, and their project STAR lab, allows for high school students to participate in academic science. SARSEF hosts activities in conjunction with local schools in the Tucson area to allow students experience and mentorship in science. SARSEF improves science communication skills and creates relationships in academic science in Tucson and across the state of Arizona.

The STAR lab, a collaboration with the University of Arizona, allows for high school students to be paired with a scientific mentor for a six month project. Scientists from several states in many areas of government, academics, and industry coordinate research projects for high schoolers. During the course of the project, students learn to write proposals and technical documents, as well as create scientific posters and presentations. The STAR lab culminates in a professional science fair presentation.

SARSEF is working actively to propel young people into science. The program draws from both the underrepresented and the gifted populations of students in Arizona, and creates community engagement around science.