Newsroom

For over 50 years, The Lawrence Hall of Science has been at the forefront of science education. As part of the University of California, Berkeley, we work with scientists, engineers, and educators to design the most effective learning experiences. Learn about the latest news and read articles about our work and impact.

Press + Media Contacts

For media inquiries, please reach out to one of the following contacts.

All Inquiries

newsroom@berkeley.edu

Filter:

News

A boy and a girl looking at a computer screen

New Grant Integrates AI Ethics with Tech Learning

May 31, 2023

When you hear “artificial intelligence” (AI), the first thing that probably comes to mind are popular generative programs like ChatGPT…

A woman interacts with a cardboard prototype of an exhibit as part of the Making Music exhibition

Talking Shop: Behind the Scenes of Making Music, Our Upcoming Exhibition

May 18, 2023

Deep in the bowels of The Lawrence Hall of Science is a place where few visitors have set foot. As…

A family building a miniature roller coaster using recycled materials during a Build, Engineer, Invent science festival.

New Partnership Brings Hands-on Science to San Leandro and San Lorenzo

May 3, 2023

Have you ever designed and built your own miniature roller coaster using recycled materials? How about experimenting with hydraulics? Young…

A Mother and child look out over The Lawrence's panoramic view of the San Francisco Bay.

The Lawrence to Co-Develop Mixed Reality Exhibits with Ohlone Youth

April 19, 2023

A new project by The Lawrence and its partners, funded by a $1.29 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, aims to center Ohlone culture, using mixed reality technology to create immersive science experiences.

Easter Egg Roll at the White House

Exploring the Physics of Flight at the White House

April 6, 2023

UPDATED: The Lawrence Hall of Science stirred some science “egg-citement” when it returned to the White House Easter “EGGucation” Roll…

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.

left-arrow icon

1 of 20

right-arrow icon

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.