April 21–25, 2025
Location: Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Avenue, Allston, MA
Calling youth ages 14–18 to help their communities through science! The application for the Spring 2025 session of Environmental Protectors in Allston, MA, is live. This nationwide National Science Foundation-funded project engages underrepresented teens in STEM in community-driven science research activities. The program is headed by the East Bay Academy for Young Scientists (EBAYS) of the University of California, Berkeley, and led locally by Harvard Museums of Science & Culture staff.
In Environmental Protectors, students will:
This program is a great opportunity for anyone interested in a career in STEM or in exploring ways to improve their community. Participants will be eligible for a stipend. There are also opportunities to apply the skills learned in this program to the wider world! Past students have published reports of their research, presented at conferences, or shared their findings with public officials. Read more about past student work.
You should apply if you care about your community, have a sense of curiosity, and are willing to try something new. No prior science experience is required. Allston and Brighton residents will be prioritized.
LOCATION:Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Avenue, Allston, MA STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTART:20250421T133000Z DTEND:20250421T183000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR