The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
Open Daily 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Animal Discovery Zone 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
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Have you ever wondered how scientists use programming to explore the deepest reaches of space? In this program, you will discover an exciting real-world application of computer programming. Learn block-based coding, and use it to overcome engineering challenges as you build and program your own model satellite for deep space exploration. You will engage in the iterative design process and deepen your knowledge of both our solar system and computer programming. For teens who are already experienced with block-based coding and are already experienced with Python and/or Javascript, coding challenges can be conducted in Python or Javascript. Teens end the week coding and building a model satellite of their own imaginative creation.
Parents are invited at 4 p.m. on the last day for teens to share their projects.
Session 1: 06/23/2025 – 06/27/2025 Optional Residential Add-on runs Sunday, June 22, 5:00 p.m. to Friday, June 27, 5:00 p.m. Residential add-on includes additional programming, on-campus housing, breakfast, and dinner. Limited spots available! Residential Tuition: $1,255
Session 2: 07/07/2025 – 07/11/2025No Residential Option
Session 4: 07/21/2025 – 07/25/2025No Residential Option
Wake-up for residential teens! Residential teens enjoy breakfast & walk together to campus
All teens sign in with instructorsWelcome activities and icebreakersOpening Circle- group check-in and framing the dayExplore STEM concepts and hands-on investigations in your trackMid-morning break with teens from other tracksHands-on investigations and exploration cont.
Lunch break in campus cafeteria Social time with teens from other tracks
Continued investigations and explorations in your trackVarious lab tours and guest speakersAfternoon break with teens from other tracksClosing Circle- reflection prompts and preview of what’s ahead
College Pathways ProgrammingCampus or other tours Meet and talk to current college students Meet and talk to professionals from a range of STEM career fields
Commuter teens sign out with instructorsResidential teens walk together to dorms and enjoy some well deserved downtime
DinnerEvening program Free time
Lights Out!
Rozzie Rivoli
Rozzie Rivoli (she/her) is a current undergraduate student at UCLA studying math, astrophysics, and economics. She is interested in dark matter and the study of galaxy formations. Rozzie is currently learning applications of python specific to astronomy research.
In her free time, Rozzie is an avid dancer interested in all styles of dance. This year she has also started learning wushu and competed beginner changquan and straight sword in the 26th Annual Collegiate Tournament this spring.
Adithi Kona
Adithi Kona is a first year undergraduate at UC Riverside, pursuing a double major in Environmental Science and Earth & Planetary Sciences. She helped identify cellulase-producing bacteria for potential biofuels at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. Adithi hopes to pursue astrobiology and aerospace medicine in the future.
Currently, she is working on linking Hippo signaling to the cell cycle and performing computational modeling to identify and characterize habitable exoplanets.