Rice Institute for Dynamics Research (rising High School Seniors): experience authentic scientific research in Mechanical Engineering by shadowing researchers at Rice University. FREE experience!
NSF Solar Academy for High School Students (10th & 11th Graders): learn more about the sun and how we can harness its energy for our own use. This is a FREE opportunity!
USC Summer Marine Lab Experience: a FREE trip to California to learn more about marine biology and experience lab techniques used by marine biologists. Everything is FREE in this program, including travel to and from the program.
Texas A&M Sea Camp: experience marine life in Galveston with this summer camp at Texas A&M Galveston. Scholarships are competitive but available!
Grants & Professional Development for Teachers
We Teach CS Computer Science Teaching at Rice: learn about how to support students in computer science and earn a $1,000 stipend with an additional $1,000 worth of resources for your classroom!
Advocate Grant Program through SSP: the Society for Science and the Public offers $3,000 stipends to teachers who support at least 3 students in science fair.
Research Grant Program through SSP: anyone who applies to the Advocate Grant program (even if not successful in getting into the program) has the opportunity to apply for a Research Grant of up to $5,000 for their school.
Science News in High Schools: receive a free monthly class set subscription to Science News Magazine. All you have to do is sign up!
Research Teacher Conference through SSP: the Society for Science and the Public hosts an annual all expenses paid conference in Washington, D.C. for high school teachers who are supporting students in research. Connect with other teachers, learn how to better support your students, and have fun while you're doing it! All you have to do is sign up for the lottery and cross your fingers.
Past Professional Development Resources
Technology & Presentations: this PD helps teachers explore different online resources that can be used in science fair and in the classroom.
YES Prep Science Fair Promo: show this online powerpoint or parts of this online powerpoint to your students/fellow teachers to encourage them to sign up for science fair at your campus!