SARSEF programs teach critical thinking
With SARSEF, children don’t have to wait to become scientists or engineers. With curiosity as their guide, they can start asking questions they care about and use science and engineering to find solutions that are meaningful to them, and even, the world.
Every program uniquely prepares students for the future by giving them the tools and support they need to think like scientists and engineers, opening up career opportunities and helping them become informed citizens.
Competitions
SARSEF Regional Science and Engineering Fair
This culminating event of science fairs throughout Southern Arizona provides students the opportunity to win over $100,000 in scholarships, trips, and prizes to reward them for high-quality research.
Learn moreRacing the Sun
Students team up to design, build and race solar-powered go-karts throughout the school year with the help of community mentors.
Learn moreArizona Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
Arizona's Regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium for high school students feeds into the national JSHS competition that awards $408,000 in undergraduate tuition scholarships annually to regional and national student finalists.
Learn moreWorkshops and outreach
In-School Outreach
Our in-school, hands-on workshops challenge students to notice and wonder about the world around them, leading to an investigation of real-life problems and finding solutions that matter.
Learn moreRoadmap to a Rockin’ Project
Families work together to identify an issue in their lives and create a plan to investigate solutions through their very own science projects.
Learn moreTeacher Professional Development
Teachers explore lesson design, activities, and resources to make science accessible to all students and learn how to integrate student-led, inquiry-based learning into everyday teaching.
Learn moreSTEM exploration
Arizona STEM Adventure™
4th-8th grade students explore the wide world of STEM while their teachers receive professional development.
Learn moreACES Camp
Middle school girls from Sunnyside Unified School District attend summer camp to explore exciting careers & academic opportunities in science, technology, engineering & math.
Learn moreSTAR Lab
High school students gain access to professional research resources & mentorship, including lab space at the University of Arizona, moving beyond classroom walls to experience real-world science.
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