# Outreach Programs

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# Outreach Programs

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Below is a list of ongoing outreach programs in which members of the Caltech community can participate. Except where noted, contact Kitty Cahalan, [[email protected]](https://ctlo.caltech.edu/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9bf0f8faf3faf7faf5dbf8faf7effef8f3b5feffee), if interested in participating.

NOTE TO K-12 SCHOOLS: For logistical reasons, ***we only attend school events within an 8 mile radius of campus***. If you are seeking a Caltech presence for a college and career fair, please contact the [Caltech Admissions Office](https://www.admissions.caltech.edu/visit/contact-us).

**Formal: Classroom-Based Outreach**

**Visiting Scientists**

*Description:* Teach hands-on science lessons weekly or bi-weekly at a local elementary school*Caltech participants:* Graduate students and postdocs

**Classroom Presentations**

*Description:* Give guest presentations and demonstrations at local schools on current research and cutting-edge science*Caltech participants:* Undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, faculty, staff

**Teacher Professional Development**

*Description:* Work with local STEM teachers on curriculum development*Caltech participants:* Undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, faculty, staff

**Coding Demonstrations**

*Description:* Creating coding activities to be presented at local science nights*Caltech participants:* Undergraduates enrolled in CS 42 course

**Informal: Community-Based Outreach**

**Science Nights**

*Description:* Take hands-on demonstrations to local school science nights and community events*Caltech participants:* Undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, faculty, staff

**Caltech Experiences**

*Description:* Bring local school groups to campus for lab tours and STEM activities*Caltech participants:* Undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, faculty, staff

**RISE**(through Caltech Y)

*Description:* Tutor local high school students in math and science*Caltech participants:* Undergraduates, graduate students, postdocsContact: [[email protected]](https://ctlo.caltech.edu/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7b0912081e3b181a170f1e1813551e1f0e)

**Research and Mentorship**

**Solar Energy Activity Lab (SEAL)**

*Description:* Mentor high school clubs researching sustainable energy*Caltech participants:* Graduate students and postdocs in chemistry, materials science or environmental engineering*NOTE: At this time, this program is only open to Blair School, Crescenta Valley High School, Benjamin Franklin High School, and Institute for Educational Advancement*

**Summer Research Connection**

*Description:* Oversee high school student summer research projects*Caltech participants:* Graduate students, postdocs, faculty, staff attached to labs with a PI willing to host a summer project*NOTE for high school students/parents: Caltech CTLO only accepts students enrolled in specific schools for this program. Please visit* [*this page*](https://ctlo.caltech.edu/outreach/summerprograms/summer-research-connection) *for more information.*

Don't see a program that suits your interests, or you have an idea for a new program you'd like to develop? Contact Kitty Cahalan, [[email protected]](https://ctlo.caltech.edu/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#90fbf3f1f8f1fcf1fed0f3f1fce4f5f3f8bef5f4e5) to discuss!