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.
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,...
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Internship Program
Intern / Lab Volunteer. Grades 9-12;
Biology, Engineering.
FREE;
Program is year-round;
Applications due Check official program website
The Internships are available to all levels of students. Students in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, and community/junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree...
Chabot Space & Science Center After School Program
Intern / Lab Volunteer, Guided Labs, Lecture / Seminar. Grades 6-8;
Biology, Physics, Engineering, Math.
FREE;
Program lasts Aug 20 - Jun 20, 2018;
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...
The Hidden Genius Project Immersion Program
Guided Labs. Grades 9-12;
Computer Science, Engineering, Math.
FREE;
Program is year-round;
Applications due Feb 17, 2018, 11:59 PM
(check back for next year's date)
During the Immersion Program, students learn to develop software, build problem-solving skills, understand fundamental business principles, think like entrepreneurs, explore issues around personal identity and community awareness, explore social...
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,...
Spring Engineering Education Days (SEEDs)
Guided Labs, Lecture / Seminar. Grades 9-12;
Engineering.
FREE;
Program lasts Apr 7 - Apr 28, 2018;
Applications due Feb 2, 2018, 5:00 PM
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The SEEDs program provides Bay Area high school sophomores and juniors with a unique opportunity to begin exploring engineering in hopes for fostering future engineering study. Participants come to the Santa Clara University campus on three...
Chabot Space & Science Center Teen Volunteers
Intern / Lab Volunteer. Grades 9-12;
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Math.
FREE;
Program dates Check official program website;
Applications due Check official program website
The Galaxy Explorer program provides high school students with an opportunity for hands-on, fun community service work while giving them a chance to develop their job skills, increase their STEM knowledge, and enhance public speaking. text is...
iD Tech Summer Camps
Intern / Lab Volunteer, Guided Labs, Lecture / Seminar. Grades 9-12;
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math.
FREE;
Program dates Check official program website;
Applications due Check official program website
In 1999, our family pioneered the very first tech camps for kids and teens. We’ve grown from 280 to 60,000 students per year, spreading Silicon Valley startup culture across the nation. No other program has our track record of long-term student...
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
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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,...
Marin Science Seminar
Lecture / Seminar. Grades 9-12;
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math.
FREE;
Program is year-round;
No application necessary
(check back for next year's date)
Founded in spring 2008, the Marin Science Seminar (MSS) is a free, science cafe type event for teens & community in Marin County, California. Seminar sessions are 12 Wednesdays during the school year, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm in a science classroom,...