Learn how Academy youth develop scientific literacy and take environmental action in their local communities.
Student's Science Program Honored
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CiS intern Dominique C. aims to be the first in her family to attend college.
Careers in Science interns participate in biodiversity research
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Rebecca worked with California Academy of Sciences (CAS) Curator of Botany Sarah Jacobs to teach a course entitled “Biodiversity Research”, for the Careers in Science interns.
Field Note: Creek Geeking with California Academy of Science Interns
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Will Ware, CalTrout Bay Area Project Coordinator, recounts the lessons CiS interns learned on their guided expedition at Walker Creek.
Teens take over Cal Academy for a science night
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Vertical rainforests, coral reef dives, an albino alligator: Teens take over Cal Academy for a science night
Using Scientific Data to Protect the Coast
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Academy interns analyze coastal marine data to support plans for a large-scale beach nourishment project.
Youth Programs News
Young scientists attend San Jose gathering with Ph.Ds
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Careers in Science interns join scientists at the inaugural conference of the Citizen Science Association.
We Want You!: The Targeted Recruitment of Youth
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Learn how to reach, engage, and connect with young people for your programs.
Young Scientists Bring the Data at AGU
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Academy interns present their original research on marine heat waves at the Fall 2020 AGU conference.
Teens Ignite Passion for Science and Nature
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Academy youth design interactive programs for museum visitors, and develop critical social skills.
Hoops 4 Kids: A slam dunk for CiS interns
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Watch a video to learn more about the Hoops 4 Kids partnership with CiS
Youth in action: Earth Day
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Learn more about the CiS program and its project groups in this feature article.
Finding My Voice in 2020
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Academy youth speak up about racism and environmental justice through the KQED Youth Media Challenge.
Citizen Scientists Scour Ocean Beach in Bioblitz
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Academy teens join forces to document coastal biodiversity.
Videos
BioBlitz with Young Citizen Scientists
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With Nerds for Nature, the Academy hosted an urban safari for young citizen scientists using iNaturalist.
All of the -ites
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Gems and minerals aren’t just beautiful— they’re inside your cell phone and critical to your plasma TV!
Pterosaurs Music Video
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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.