This is a pretty fantastic program, and crucial for thousands of children and teens who have literally NO access to science labs. That is started as a “help out kids with homework in a garage” is even better.

Imagine – kids actually learning that science is fun! What a concept.

Since 1996, we have served over 60,400 students and over 4,000 teachers.  Each of these students on average participates in 20 workshops a year resulting in over 1,019,735 student contacts since our founding.  In the 2007-08 academic year we served 20,273 preK-12th grade students. In the 2008-09 academic year we will serve over 25,000 preK-12th grade students at 120 schools in 28 school districts.

We are a partnership of students, parents, teachers, scientists and science professionals who have come together to help foster this interest in science. SSW networks with professors, scientists, and educators throughout the USA. A Schmahl Science Workshop goes on-site, off-site, any site —anywhere. We will take our program to anyone who wants to learn.

http://schmahlscience.org/