K-12 Programs

Inspiring the next generation of scientists, technologists, and engineers—
and empowering the educators who guide them

The SDSC K-12 outreach program broadly advances STEM participation through hands-on workshops, internships, and academic mentorship opportunities.

K-12 Student & Teacher Programs
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Anita Borg Leadership and Engagement

The ABLE Program provides young women in grades 10-12 a first-hand look into the fields of computer science and engineering, through a series of workshops, campus and community events, corporate visits, and mentor matches.

About ABLE
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ForMIDABLE

An offshoot of the ABLE Program, ForMIDABLE designed for middle schoolers in grades 6–8 introduces students to STEM through hands-on workshops, invited speakers, tutorials, and robotics demonstrations.

About ForMIDABLE
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Mentor Assistance Program

MAP pairs high school students in a mentoring relationship with experts from a vast array of disciplines across campus allowing students to take first steps towared a potential career path while building foundations for academic success.

About MAP
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Pi Wars

Pi Wars is an international, challenge-based robotics competition in which teams of middle and high school students build Raspberry Pi-controlled robots and then compete in non-destructive autonomous and remote-controlled challenges.

About Pi Wars
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Research Experience for High School Students

Research Experience for High School Students (REHS) is a summer hub for high school students who are interested in receiving firsthand experience as they consider pursuing a career in the area of computational science.

About REHS
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Student Tech

The SDSC Student TECH program offers year-round science, technology, and programming workshops for students in grades 4-12.

About Student Tech
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Teacher Tech

The SDSC Teacher TECH program supports K-12 STEM curriculum and professional development workshops for educators.

About Teacher Tech
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