The Sally Ride Science Academy provides hands-on STEAM workshops led by expert instructors and university faculty, offering pre-college credits and fostering connections between learning and future careers.
The Sally Ride Science Academy at UC San Diego offers hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) workshops designed to spark curiosity and creativity in K-12 students. Participants engage in immersive projects, stepping into roles such as space explorers, coders, marine biologists, and engineers. The curriculum emphasizes practical application and real-world exploration, with activities like building robots, designing sustainable cities, exploring marine life, and conducting messy science experiments. Students gain skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration, while also being exposed to diverse STEAM career paths. High school students can explore cutting-edge fields like AI, robotics, space exploration, epidemiology, digital media, and sustainability. The program aims to build scientific literacy and confidence, encouraging students to connect classroom learning with future career opportunities. Many courses offer pre-college credits upon completion.
A typical full day for in-person middle and high school programs runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a lunch break from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. Live-online sessions are either 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m..
The program is ideal for K-12 students who are curious about STEAM fields and enjoy hands-on learning and project-based activities.
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