We will have ~125 high school students from 4 different schools presenting projects they have completed this semester under the guidance of PISEC mentors. In addition to the poster session, we will offer lab tours for the students (12:15-1:15pm). This visit to CU and JILA will be an impactful experience for these students as they explore their interests and opportunities in STEM.
Partnerships for Informal Science Education in the Community (PISEC) is the JILA-PFC outreach program that connects university volunteers with local K-12 students to engage in authentic scientific practices. We have programs at the elementary/middle and high school levels, and strive to cultivate students' interest in STEM and support their identities as scientists. Through mutually beneficial partnerships, we work to create pathways into STEM disciplines for youth while also supporting the professional development of university volunteers.