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Welcome to the Bay Area Teen Science (B.A.T.S.) blog!
If you learned about this blog from our recent emails, we’re glad you made the move with us. Changes to our email platform have prompted us to shift to a blog to ensure we can continue communicating with our growing audience. What to expect: Instead of a periodic newsletter, we…
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The application for the 2027 STEM Next Flight Crew is OPEN!
STEM Next has launched a nationwide search for the next Flight Crew — national youth ambassadors ages 13–18 who represent their states as they develop leadership and communication skills, share their stories on regional, state and national stages, and lend their voices to push for more afterschool and summer STEM…
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Foothill College Public Astronomy Lectures Resume on October 7th (Looking for Earth 2.0)
On Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 7 pm (PST), Dr. Jessie Christiansen (CalTech) will give a free, illustrated, non-technical lecture entitled: “The Search for Earth 2.0: Why We Think It Exists, and How We’re Going to Find it ” in the Smithwick Theater at Foothill College, in Los Altos (see directions below)…
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From Genes to Medicines – Explore BioMarin With Young Women In Bio
Attention high school students: Join The Young Women in Bio San Francisco Bay Area Chapter at the BioMarin Headquarters (San Rafael Campus) on Thursday, October 22nd from 4:30 – 7:00 P.M. for an evening filled with curiosity! Registration closes on October 21st, 2026. Registration is free at this link. Space…
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The Bay Area Science Festival Returns to UCSF Mission Bay on October 17!
Experience The Wonder of Science at BASF 2026 October 17, 2026, 11am-4pm UCSF Mission Bay Campus, Koret Quad Event website 125+ jaw-dropping demonstrations, hands-on experiments, astounding games, stage performances, behind the scenes lab tours, film screenings and science talks. FREE for all attendees. Be wowed by: Robot zoo, air rockets,…
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Volunteer opportunities for teens (16+) at the Bay Area Science Festival
Announcing volunteer opportunities for teens (16+) at the Bay Area Science Festival on October 17th! The Bay Area Science Festival is looking for volunteers for this year’s festival on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the UCSF Mission Bay Campus. About the festival: This free event…
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Headwaters Research Experience
Headwaters Science Institute’s Winter Headwaters Research Experience registration is now open! Financial assistance applications close on December 1st. For high schoolers (grades 9–12), the Remote Research Experience pairs students with a professional scientist mentor to conduct original research on a topic of their choosing. From ecology and animal behavior to…
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Leadership Opportunity for Students from Dr. Kathleen Kan’s Research Team at Stanford University
Announcing a leadership opportunity for students from Dr. Kathleen Kan’s research team at Stanford University! The Kan Lab conducts NIH-funded research with the goal of improving bladder health for children and families in our local community. They are recruiting high school students to join a Youth Advisory Board (YAB), where…
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Scientific Adventures for Girls’ Near Peer Program
Applications are open for Scientific Adventures for Girls’ Near Peer program for the 2026-2027 school year! Girls and girl-identifying youth ages 15+ are invited to become Near Peer Interns, mentoring elementary-age girls through fun, hands-on STEM activities in Richmond and Oakland public schools. This is an in-person role, with a…
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Girls Who Code: Clubs and Fall Pathways Program
Summer is the perfect time to tap into Girls Who Code’s free programs and resources! Check out the following ideas for getting involved. Start a Club! Girls Who Code Clubs provide free coding curriculum and emerging technology activities for students in grades 3-12. Apply to Girls Who Code’s free Fall…
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Stardance Challenge by Hack Club & NASA
Worried you’ll be bored this summer? Still looking for something to do? Join the Stardance Challenge by Hack Club and NASA. No judges, no winners. Just build something and get rewarded for it. Stardance is a free online summer program for teens 13–18. Build any technical project you want (websites,…