Lawrence Hall of Science: Teen Research Opportunities at The Lawrence!

Is your tween or teen passionate about science, or just slightly curious about what a scientist does?  Enroll your child now! Your child can explore and investigate cutting-edge topics through our holiday and weekend workshops held onsite at The Lawrence.

Environmental Science Research Programs: Let your student explore their potential as an environmental research scientist! Young scientists gain hands-on experience in real-world research settings and make a meaningful impact on science and the environment!

• The Lead Mapping Project: Lead Exposure in Alameda County, Grades 6–8
  • Meets December 30, 21, January 2, and 3.
  • 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Children and Lead Exposure, Grades 9–12
  • Starting January 11
  • 7 Sessions, 1:00–5:00 p.m.

Weekend Teen Research Programs 2025: Starting January 26, we're hosting seven weekend sessions of in-depth, hands-on science, including experiments, lab visits, and more! This is a great opportunity to explore possible pathways into a field like engineering or physics.

• Bioinspired Design Innovation Lab, Grades 9–12
  • Starting January 26
  • 7 Sessions, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
• Investigating the Physics of Empathy, Grades 9–12
  • Starting January 26
  • 7 Sessions, 1:00–5:00 p.m.