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 K-1 Program
Learn About Biomimicry and Engineering Design (Grades K-1)
Calling kinder and first graders who love science and engineering!
Join the UCI Science Project YES program as young engineers and scientists! This is a FREE virtual 2-week after school program in collaboration with Aquarium of the Pacific and UCI school of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Come and learn through exciting and meaningful hands-on experiences from classroom teachers, informal educators at the aquarium, researchers and scientists at UCI.
*Special thanks to the CSMP for sponsoring this program and ensuring no-costs to teachers and student participants!
We look forward to meeting all the students!
Learn About Environmental Science and Stewardship (Grades 2-3)
Calling Second and Third graders who love science and engineering!
Join the UCI Science Project YES Program! Enroll in this FREE online program to learn more about environmental science and stewardship! Receive free books and materials aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards. UCI & Amigos de Bolsa Chica educators and staff are excited to meet you!
*Special thanks to the CSMP for sponsoring this program and ensuring no-costs to teachers and student participants!
We look forward to meeting all the students!
Learn About Our Ecosystems and Human Impacts (Grades 4-5)
Calling Fourth and Fifth graders who love science and engineering!
Enroll in this FREE online program to learn about a local phenomenon, civic engineering, inquiry driven digital storytelling, and the important role of humans! All students accepted into the program will receive materials to engage in this fun hands-on experience.
*Special thanks to CSMP for supporting this program to ensure no-cost to teachers and students!
We look forward to meeting all the students!