YouSTEM for San Francisco Bay Area
Local opportunities for K-12 students in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math
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YouSTEM is a free web resource for K-12 students to find out about local programs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects. Most of the programs listed are free too! To start, click on your subject areas of interest, or filter based on type location, and age.
Becoming an intern or lab volunteer is your backstage pass to finding out what scientists, mathematicians, and engineers do every day. You can contribute to real projects and get one-on-one job training.
Guided labs are a great way to get hands-on experience and meet new friends. You can perform science experiments and work on engineering projects while having fun and learning with other students.
Lectures and seminars give you a front row seat to the latest breakthroughs in topics like medicine and technology. You can learn about the science, math, and engineering behind these advances from an expert in the field.
Summer Math and Science Honors Academy (SMASH) at Berkeley or Stanford
Lecture / Seminar. Grades 9-12;
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math.
$0 stipend;
Program lasts Jun 16 - Jul 21, 2018;
Applications due Mar 1, 2018, 11:59 AM
(check back for next year's date)
The Summer Math and Science Honors Academy (SMASH) is a free of cost, STEM-intensive college preparatory program for underrepresented high school students of color. SMASH boasts a rigorous 5-week, 3-year summer, fully residential STEM enrichment...
Champions of Science
Guided Labs, Lecture / Seminar. Grades 6-8;
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Math.
$0 stipend;
Program is year-round;
Applications due Check official program website
Champions of Science is an after-school program that meets one day per week. Students work both inside and outside of the classrooms, investigating age appropriate topics such as earth sciences, climate education, Nano technology, space...
Introductory College Level Experience in Microbiology (iCLEM)
Intern / Lab Volunteer. Grades 9-12;
Biology, Chemistry, Engineering.
$2,000 stipend;
Program lasts Jun 18 - Aug 10, 2017;
Applications due Mar 2, 2017, 12:00 PM
"iCLEM is an eight-week paid summer biotech internship program for high-potential, low income high school sophomores and juniors.Developed in partnership with UC Berkeley and the Joint BioEnergy Institute, the program seeks to broaden students'...
Marin Science Seminar student interns
Intern / Lab Volunteer, Lecture / Seminar. Grades 9-12;
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math.
FREE;
Program is year-round;
Applications due Check official program website
Explore science, develop a portfolio, educate others. MSS interns attend and assist with 6 science seminars per semester during which they meet the speakers. Sessions take place on Wednesday evenings at Terra Linda High School in San Rafael,...
Galileo Learning - Summer Intern Peninsula
Intern / Lab Volunteer. Grades 9-12;
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering.
FREE;
Program dates Check official program website;
Applications due Check official program website
This summer, gain great experience in an amazingly supportive and fun working environment. Galileo is looking for Summer Interns to support operations of our innovative science-based programs at 38 summer day camp sites. Work in the camp office,...
UCSF Summer Science Camp
Guided Labs, Lecture / Seminar. Grades K-5;
Biology, Chemistry, Physics.
FREE;
Program dates Check official program website;
Applications due Check official program website
Summer Science Camp was established by UCSF School of Pharmacy student Heather Hertema in 2007 to excite, motivate, and inspire youth — especially those who are underrepresented and underserved in natural and health sciences — to pursue the...
North Bay Science Discovery Day
Guided Labs. Grades K-5;
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math.
FREE;
Program lasts Oct 27 - Oct 27, 2018;
No application necessary
(check back for next year's date)
The North Bay Science Discovery Day requires a year-long planning process to recruit sponsors, sign up and coordinate exhibitors, promote, and finally to orchestrate the actual day of the event. The goal is to have a special STEM (Science,...
Biotech Academy
Intern / Lab Volunteer. Grades 9-12;
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Math.
FREE;
Program dates Check official program website;
Applications due Check official program website
Our academic curriculum and hands-on lab training are designed to give students the knowledge and skills necessary to gain access to a career in biotechnology, a growing industry that offers well-paid jobs and real opportunities for career...
Lawrence Hall of Science Summer Camps
Guided Labs. Grades K-5;
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math.
FREE;
Program lasts Jun 11 - Aug 17, 2018;
Applications due Check official program website
From Lawrence hall of Science website: Our need-based financial aid provides opportunities for all young people to attend summer camps. These awards are designed for families with financial need and are allocated based on availability of funds....
Galileo Learning - Summer Intern SF
Intern / Lab Volunteer. Grades 9-12;
Chemistry, Physics, Engineering.
FREE;
Program lasts Jun 1 - Aug 1, 2018;
Applications due Check official program website
This summer, gain great experience in an amazingly supportive and fun working environment. Galileo is looking for Summer Interns to support operations of our innovative science-based programs at 38 summer day camp sites. Work in the camp office,...