This summer the K-12 group at Berkeley Lab hosted four high school programs and teacher institute. These Programs supported 140 students from across the Bay Area. Summer at the Lab thrived with students enthusiastic about exploring and advancing in STEM fields. 

The four programs are: 

  • SAGE (Science Accelerating Growth and Engagement): This one-week summer camp introduced high school students to STEM careers. It promotes innovation and community by involving students in the everyday experiences of our professionals, with shadowing, projects, and development activities that steer them toward STEM and STEM-adjacent careers. 
  • Experiences In Research (EinR): Students gained hands-on experience on cutting-edge STEM and related projects, focusing on areas like administration, science communication, data science, and experimental research.
  • BLDAP-IPMLDS (Berkeley Lab Directors Apprenticeship Program: Interdisciplinary Pathways to Machine Learning and Data Science): BLDAP participants engage in hands-on projects, a computer science course, and discussions with STEM professionals. Projects focused on building problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills while creating a strong STEM network.
  • QCaMP (Quantum, Computing, Mathematics, & Physics): QCaMP focused on computing fundamentals, quantum physics, and problem-solving. Students explore a mixture of topics that help them to dive into basic and complex concepts to look at new phenomena. 

Thanks to the K-12 group for all their hard work this summer!

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