The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
Open Wed-Sun 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Animal Discovery Zone 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
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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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Unlock your potential as an environmental research scientist! Our comprehensive training equips you with essential skills in data analysis, laboratory techniques, and scientific writing. Learn to design experiments, interpret results, and present your findings confidently. Gain hands-on experience in real-world research settings while mastering the principles of scientific methodology. Start your journey today and make a meaningful impact on science and the environment!
Are young children at risk of ingesting not only lead but also arsenic while playing outside? Join us in our original research project to explore this important question. In our Children and Lead Exposure program (next offered Spring 2025), we uncovered alarmingly high arsenic levels in residential soils. Now, we’re investigating the source: is the arsenic naturally occurring and derived from regional bedrock, or has it been introduced by human activities?
Grades 9-12 1:00–5:00 p.m.July 21–25, and 28–29, 2025
Grades 9-12
1:00–5:00 p.m.
July 21–25, and 28–29, 2025
July 21–25, and 28–29
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Most urban environments contain lead concentration levels that exceed healthy limits set by state and federal agencies. This is largely the result of the addition of lead in consumer products including gasoline and paint prior to the 1980s. In this program you will design and organize a research study, use state of the art equipment to measure lead concentrations in collected soils, analyze data, calculate lead ingestion concentrations among young children exposed to contaminated soils, and write a mini manuscript. Grades 9–12 1:00–5:00 p.m.Spring Break SessionMarch 31 – April 4, 2025Summer Session 1June 9–13 and 16–17, 2025Summer Session 2June 23–27, June 30 and July 1, 2025
Grades 9–12
Spring Break Session
March 31 – April 4, 2025
Summer Session 1
June 9–13 and 16–17, 2025
Summer Session 2June 23–27, June 30 and July 1, 2025
Questions? Contact EBAYS@berkeley.edu