Earth Day Bookmark Contest: Students use the official bookmark template to design their entry.
Submit design by February 28, 2026 for a chance to win an exciting prize, have bookmarks printed for their class, and each of the winning students’ teachers will receive a set of age appropriate books! Open to all TK–12 students in California.
Lawrence Hall of Science at UC Berkeley Teen Research Programs 2026 Summer Season: Explore world-class, cutting-edge science with The Lawrence at UC Berkeley! Elevate your teen’s learning journey through our unrivaled, hands-on, research-based approach that brings science to life with real-world applications. In one dynamic week, your teen will delve into the college experience, conducting real scientific research in a university lab, networking with esteemed students and faculty, and exploring diverse STEM career paths.
Sonoma State Math Day: Students are invited to the 2026 Sonia Kovalevsky High School Mathematics Day on February 21, 2026, hosted by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Sonoma State University. This event celebrates the contributions of women to the field of mathematics, statistics, and data science, and also seeks to inspire the next generation of scholars by showing that math is joyful and relevant. The program will feature hands-on workshops and activities for high school students led by faculty and women in industry, and will conclude with a panel of college students in math-related fields. While the event focuses on women, we invite everyone interested in and curious about the many applications of mathematics and statistics to join us. Teachers and parents are also welcome to attend, and we will offer special workshops to help them foster their students’ interest and confidence in math and related fields.
You can learn more about the event at bit.ly/ssuSKmathday
Applications are open for UCSB’s pre-college programs, the Summer Research Academies and the Research Mentorship Program. Both provide talented, highly motivated 9th–11th grade students the opportunity to earn college credit while engaging in interdisciplinary research. We encourage students to register for a free informational webinar to learn about these transformative programs and start their application today! | Pre-College Counselor FAQ Resource Sheet
The STEAM Boat is a student-run organization full of passion-driven youth doing their part to make a mark on our world. The STEAM Boat is preparing our future STEAM leaders. We believe that by equipping people with the best tools to solve their own problems, we can tackle the world's problems better together. We aim to provide the resources students need to succeed in STEAM-related fields.
Berkeley Lab has a variety of STEM programs for high school students.
Ashland Youth REACH program has many opportunities for teens.
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Bay Area Teen Science (BATS) is an organization that shares a variety of STEM opportunities for teens in the Bay Area.
Science Cal supports the advancement of the public's understanding of science. They have a variety of talks and activities throughout the year.
Exploratorium Explainers Program: High School Explainers, the Exploratorium’s youngest employees, are a diverse group of students who engage visitors at exhibits, lead demonstrations, and run many museum operations. Some are interested in science; all have a spark for learning new things. In keeping with the Exploratorium’s philosophy, they build their own skills while learning to help others.
California Academy of Sciences Youth Programs: The Academy provides a variety of out-of-school-time programs for middle and high school-aged youth. We are committed to providing the inspiration and training for young people to become science enthusiasts and stewards of the natural world.