Local STEM Events: San Francisco

Brain Camp @ UCSF

Brain Camp @ UCSF is a free 1 week summer program hosted at the UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. During the week, we cover a number of different topics across the fields of neurology, neurosurgery, pathology, and more.

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Exploratorium - High School Explainers

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.

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Lawrence Hall of Science - Opportunities for Teens

At The Lawrence Hall of Science, discovery runs through everything we do. We foster scientific exploration with a focus on equitable learning experiences.

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SF STEM Academy

We provide resources to improve academics and personal development through after school workshops focused on college readiness and STEM interests. Field trips and free tutoring, you will have an advisor to support your academic success and wellness!

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Create an Ujima GIRL Club Today!

Creating or participating in a Ujima GIRL Club is a great way to further develop your leadership and communication skills with a deep understanding of the working principles of coding and robotics as well as their applications.

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California Academy of Sciences - Youth Programs

The mission of the California Academy of Sciences is to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. The vision: Within a generation, the natural world is healthier, more resilient, and wilder each year.

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UCSF - Cure Internship Program

The CURE Internship is a paid opportunity for high school juniors underrepresented in health careers to spend two months at UCSF supporting various types of research.

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UCSF - Summer Student Research Program

For over 40 years, the Summer Student Research Program has placed talented high school and college students from diverse backgrounds into local clinics and basic science labs to participate in active biomedical research projects.

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UCSF SEP - Programs for High School Students

UCSF’s Science and Health Education Partnership (SEP), offers several programs connecting high school students with UCSF scientists and health professionals.

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Remember to check out the National/statewide section for more programs and camps that may be in your area, or even create one!

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Girls in Engineering

Attracting and inspiring middle school students from diverse backgrounds. Girls in Engineering is the College of Engineering’s signature outreach program working to increase access to and diversity in engineering.

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ROAR Academy

ROAR Academy is an intensive, rigorous two-week program for high school students (entering grades 10-12) who have demonstrated an aptitude for academic and professional careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

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