Chabot Space and Science Center

Chabot Space & Science Center will use its grant to support and expand its Galaxy Explorers/Champions of Science program, a teen education program to "inspire and educate students of all ages about our planet Earth and the Universe." This program engages 200 students in grades six through twelve each year in out-of-school, year-round programs. The purpose of the program is to enhance their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) knowledge and proficiency through hands-on, standards-based science enrichment and experimentation; to provide students with meaningful and challenging volunteer and work experience; to allow them to build crucial interpersonal and professional development skills; and to give them an opportunity to give back to their communities through science outreach.