The program offers a unique blend of hands-on, project-based learning in diverse STEAM fields, taught by UC San Diego-affiliated experts, with the opportunity to earn pre-college credits.
The Sally Ride Science Academy Summer Workshops at UC San Diego offer high school students immersive, hands-on experiences in various STEAM fields. Students step into the roles of professionals like space explorers, ocean engineers, and computer scientists, engaging in projects that foster critical thinking and collaboration. The curriculum emphasizes practical application and problem-solving, allowing students to design and build, conduct experiments, and explore cutting-edge topics. Workshops are taught by expert instructors, many affiliated with Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, providing students with direct exposure to university-level expertise and real-world research. The program aims to inspire students, make STEAM careers more accessible, and help them develop foundational skills for future academic and professional pursuits.
A typical day involves hands-on projects and activities from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a lunchtime break from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students are expected to bring their own lunch.
This program is ideal for high school students eager to explore diverse STEAM fields through hands-on projects and gain exposure to university-level instruction and potential career paths.
University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093
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