The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
Wednesday - Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Closed December 24 & 25 Open New Year’s Day View Additional Hours >
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We partner with school districts to support science learning. We offer district-wide elementary, middle, and high school programs, either virtually or in-person.
We collaborate with a range of partners to innovate in science education. Together, we go further.
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Throughout the week, we’ll explore the history of environmental justice and redlining and how these legacies influence current environmental hazards in our communities.
This hands-on science experience directly supports community well-being. Ready to make an impact? Sign up today to engage in science through the lens of environmental justice!
Rigorous Science + Advocacy = Environmental Justice!
Lead contamination is widespread in the San Francisco Bay Area—a lasting legacy of leaded gasoline and paint that continues to impact our indoor and outdoor spaces. Because lead doesn’t degrade, it remains in our environment, posing ongoing health risks, especially in areas with historical exposure.
The Oakland Racial Equity Impact Analysis Report (September 2021) highlights how lead exposure disproportionately affects residents of Oakland’s predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods. Like many urban pollutants, lead contamination places communities of color at higher risk.
Removing lead is costly, so identifying trouble spots and reducing exposure is essential. That’s where the EBAYS Lead Mapping Project comes in! We’ve analyzed over 4,000 soil samples from across the region and created a user-friendly map to help community members understand lead levels in their neighborhoods.