SWE Science


SWE Science Saturdays [Grades 4-5] and SWE Science Scholars [Grades 6-8] are free, monthly programs conducted by UC Berkeley STEM students geared towards teaching young students the fundamentals of science and engineering through hands-on activities and experiments supplemented by presentations and workshops on scientific concepts. During this program, students of all genders will have the opportunity to complete various hands-on STEM activities and experiments while improving their STEM foundation and building on their existing knowledge. This semester, we are planning and hosting in-person events on September 9th, October 7th, November 4th, and December 2nd from 10 am - 12:30 pm. Some examples of previous experiments we have conducted are Marble Roller Coasters, Aerodynamic Models for Airplanes, Rubber-Band Powered Boat, Strawberry DNA Extraction, and Creating a Battery using Cents.

Please save the dates! The program will be hosted on 2/3, 3/9, and 4/27 from Saturdays 10AM - 12:30PM.
All activities will be made out of common household items.

Can't attend the program this semester? We invite any interested parents and teachers to sign up for our Elementary & Middle School Outreach Mailing List to stay updated on future SWE Science programs.

REGISTER YOUR CHILD

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FAQ

What is SWE Science?
SWE Science Saturdays [Grades 4-5] and SWE Science Scholars [Grades 6-8] are free, monthly programs conducted by UC Berkeley STEM students geared towards teaching young students the fundamentals of science and engineering through hands-on activities and experiments supplemented by presentations and workshops on scientific concepts. During this program, students of all genders will have the opportunity to complete various hands-on STEM activities and experiments while improving their STEM foundation and building on their existing knowledge. This semester, we are planning and hosting in-person events on September 9th, October 7th, November 4th, and December 2nd from 10 am - 12:30 pm. Some examples of previous experiments we have conducted are Marble Roller Coasters, Aerodynamic Models for Airplanes, Rubber-Band Powered Boat, Strawberry DNA Extraction, and Creating a Battery using Cents.
Who can participate?
SWE Science is divided into two sections: SWE Science Saturdays for 4th-5th grade and SWE Science Scholars for 6th-8th grade students. We welcome students of all genders and backgrounds to attend.
How do I sign up?
Sign ups for our Fall 2023 program will be released late January. Subscribe to our Elementary & Middle School Outreach Mailing List to receive the link when registration opens.
Interested in volunteering?
Reach out to us at swesciencesaturday@gmail.com.
More questions?
Email swesciencesaturday@gmail.com (point of contact for any grade level from 4th-8th) with either elementary/Saturdays or middle/Scholars in the subject line, if applicable.
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