The Young Engineers & Scientists (YES) Program
This is a no-cost online program that seeks to build capacity and STEM identity in K-8 students around exciting hands-on curricula grounded in community environmental issues. This program brings together UCI faculty and students from the science and engineering departments, informal educators from local non-profit organizations, and teacher leaders to support STEM at the elementary levels.
Grades 6 ProgramCalling Six graders who love science and engineering!
Enroll in this FREE online program to learn about coral bleaching and computer coding! Grade 6 students will learn to code by creating an animated story and game to spread awareness about this environmental issue. All students accepted into the program will receive materials to engage in this fun hands-on experience.
*Special thanks to the Crevier Family Foundation for supporting this program to ensure no-cost to teachers and students!
We look forward to meeting all the students!
Calling Seventh graders who love science and engineering!
Enroll in this FREE online program to learn about climate change using computer coding! Grade 7 students will learn by coding using MIT App Inventor to create an interactive game on climate crisis. All students accepted into the program will receive materials to engage in this fun hands-on experience.
*Special thanks to the Crevier Family Foundation for supporting this program to ensure no-cost to teachers and students!
We look forward to meeting all the students!
Calling Eighth graders who love science and engineering!
Enroll in this FREE online program to learn about climate change using computer coding! Grade 8 students will learn by coding using Raspberry Pi to create an interactive game on the climate crisis. All students accepted into the program will receive materials to engage in this fun hands-on experience.
*Special thanks to the Crevier Family Foundation for supporting this program to ensure no-cost to teachers and students!
We look forward to meeting all the students!
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Special thanks to the Crevier Family Foundation for supporting this program!