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A group of Taiwanese students observing a globe.

Staff Promote and Teach The Lawrence’s Ocean Literacy Curriculum in Taiwan

March 23, 2023

An ongoing curricular project at The Lawrence improves students’ and educators’ understanding of the global impact the ocean’s health has on our planet.

Students from the YESS program are building solar suitcases.

Girls Build Solar Generators for International Schools with The Lawrence

March 8, 2023

Youth Engaged in STEM Service (YESS) is a four-year project that began in 2020 to develop and study the impact of two different science-focused summer camp experiences for black and brown teen girls in their communities.

A summer camp educator and a young boy examine a bird nest using magnifying glasses.

Big Give 2023 is for the Camp Scholarships Fund

February 23, 2023

Update, March 14: We are truly thankful to all those of you who contributed to our 2023 Big Give campaign. […]

Newly-Minted Grammy Winners Make Data Security Fun

February 9, 2023

A new video series created by The Lawrence Hall of Science, Tuff Pupil, uses animation and hip hop music to […]

Students analyze soil samples in the community

Youth Present to Joint Powers Authority on Local Lead Contamination Research Findings

January 19, 2023

On October 27, 2022, a group of young people presented the findings of their environmental quality research to the Alameda […]

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2022 Highlights Reel

December 22, 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, we celebrate our work, engaging people with the power of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to inspire tomorrow.

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We’re More Than A Museum

By supporting science and math education now, you can help establish the next generation of innovators, science-literate workers, and informed and engaged citizens. Join us in satisfying the critical need for more and better K-12 science and mathematics education. Contributions to The Lawrence help build future STEM talent and improve society’s understanding of science processes, impacts, and opportunities. 

Don’t Take Our Word For It

The Lawrence has long been appreciated as an international leader in science and mathematics education. From agencies like the Institute of Museum & Library Services to local publications like Bay Area Parent, our programs have garnered esteemed recognition from a variety of organizations.