Science Education Department
Seattle Children's Science Education Department's partners with teachers, schools and communities to deliver innovative educational experiences and access to authentic scientific research. Our goal is to inspire passion for science, promote better health for students and enhance science education throughout Washington state. Learn more.
Accepting Applications for 2024–2025
The Science Education Department partners with teachers, schools and communities to deliver innovative educational experiences and access to authentic scientific research.
- Applications for the Science Adventure Lab (grades 4–8) are now available.
- Teachers and administrators can apply for a field trip to the Science Discovery Lab (grades 9-12).
- Applications for the 2025 summer Research Training Program (grades 10-12) and the 2025 Summer Scholars Program (undergraduates) will open in late 2024.
Featured Educational Programs
Learning From Home: Resources for Students and Teachers
- Watch this video to learn more about COVID-19 research underway at Seattle Children's Research Institute.
- Take a virtual tour (videos) of Seattle Children’s Research Institute and meet some of our amazing scientists.
- Interested in learning more? Here are some suggested activities (PDF) you can do from home!
In the News
- July 19, 2021 Seattle Children’s Virtual Research Training Program: Pivoting to Remote Science Education for High School Students
- October 15, 2019 Students get hands-on experience at Seattle Children's new research facility
- January 15, 2019 Impacts of Hands-On Science Curriculum for Elementary School Students and Families Delivered on a Mobile Laboratory
- May 11, 2018 Improving Access to Hands-on STEM Education Using a Mobile Laboratory
- May 16, 2017 1.2 Million Kids and Counting – Mobile Science Laboratories Drive Student Interest in STEM