Learn how Academy Youth Programs engage teens in STEM and environmental learning across the Bay Area and beyond.
SAC Newsroom
View press coverage and peruse the latest articles and blog posts profiling SAC.
Using Scientific Data to Protect the Coast
Academy interns analyze coastal marine data to support plans for a large-scale beach nourishment project.
Finding My Voice in 2020
Academy youth speak up about racism and environmental justice through the KQED Youth Media Challenge.
Lead With Confidence
SAC partnered with e-learning firm Kineo to create online trainings that prepare and empower educators.
Connected Science Learning
SAC builds cross-sector collaborations that expand youth access to high quality STEM education.
In the News
Libraries and Zoo Celebrate Summer with SAC
Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Public Library celebrate summer learning with citywide Bug Safaris.
SAC and GLOBE Partner to Support Educators
Youth in SAC survey the sky in partnership with GLOBE.
We Want You!: The Targeted Recruitment of Youth
Learn how to reach, engage, and connect with young people for your programs.
Community Collaborations for STEM Learning
Montana students collect and study arthropods using bug nets, beating sheets, pooters, and Petri dishes.
Young Scientists Bring the Data at AGU
Academy interns present their original research on marine heat waves at the Fall 2020 AGU conference.
Afterschool Alliance: Successful STEM Programs
See what makes SAC an innovative and influential learning experience.
Building Youth STEM Identities
Youth in Alaska learn to think and act like scientists by participating in SAC hands-on investigations.
Youth in Alaska learn to think and act like scientists by participating in SAC hands-on investigations.
The Impact of Afterschool STEM
STEM programs like SAC spark curiosity, build STEM skills, and foster lifelong learning.
Teens Ignite Passion for Science and Nature
Academy youth design interactive programs for museum visitors, and develop critical social skills.
Citizen Science Toolkit
Find tools and structured opportunities to integrate citizen science into your classroom.
Powered by the People: A Citizen Science Sampler
Learn more about the Academy's Careers in Science program's contributions to authentic science projects.
Underestimating After-School STEM Is for the Birds
Informal intros to new ideas can open doors for participation in citizen science long after a program ends.
SXSWedu: Reflection on Citizen Science in Education
Educators at SXSWedu reflect on the value and future of citizen science in education.
Young scientists attend San Jose gathering with Ph.Ds
Careers in Science interns join scientists at the inaugural conference of the Citizen Science Association.
Using Citizen Science for STEM Engagement
SAC leverages national citizen science projects to engage middle school youth in active science research.
Putting the Learner in the Center
Learn how to better serve youth by effectively incorporating their ideas into our movements and programs.
Investigating Nature After School
The Pisces Foundation supports SAC in expanding access to transformative environmental education.
The Pisces Foundation supports SAC in expanding access to transformative environmental education.
How Bugs Beat Out Video Games
SAC inspires youth in Alaska to reconnect with nature through citizen science.
Op-Ed: After-school Programs Level the Playing Field
Dean of Education Dr. Elizabeth Babcock on why federal funding for after-school programs must be protected.
How the Bay Area STEM Ecosystem Engages Families
Learn how the Bay Area STEM Ecosystem effectively engages and supports families with informal STEM programs.
Working Together for All Kids
Science centers and afterschool programs partner to provide high-quality STEM education.
Elephant Toothpaste Won't Close the Achievement Gap
SAC combats summer slide with high-quality staff training and support.
Citizen Scientists Scour Ocean Beach in Bioblitz
Academy teens join forces to document coastal biodiversity.
Science Sandbox Stories of Impact
SAC inspires youth and educators to explore nature in rural Alaska.
Investigating Bugs and Birds at the Zoo
In Waco, Texas, youth in SAC use tools and technology to explore nature and document their discoveries.
Videos
Supporting Climate Change Education in Your Summer Program
Learn how summer programs can increase their knowledge and understanding of the impact of climate change.
Watch an Afterschool Nugget
Explore SAC’s connection to citizen science and how it can be used to keep youth & families connected to nature.
From STEM Clubs to Careers in Science
Careers in Science high school intern Mariah describes her journey through the Academy’s youth program pathway.
BioBlitz with Young Citizen Scientists
With Nerds for Nature, the Academy hosted an urban safari for young citizen scientists using iNaturalist.
All of the -ites
Gems and minerals aren’t just beautiful— they’re inside your cell phone and critical to your plasma TV!
Pterosaurs Music Video
You thought pterodactyls were dinosaurs, didn't you? In this science parody, the TASC Force will school you.
The Academy provides a variety of out-of-school-time programs for middle and high school-aged youth, with applications opening seasonally.
