Science Outreach Opportunities

If you’re interested in serving the local community through teaching, tutoring, and/or mentoring, this post is for you. The Office of Science Outreach (OSO) provides a wealth of information on outreach programs offered through Stanford. For your convenience, I’ve grouped several excellent programs into three categories: teaching, tutoring, and mentoring.

Teaching
Stanford Educational Studies Program: SPLASH!
The Science Bus
49ers Academy Teaching Team
Stanford at the Tech

Tutoring
East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring (EPATT)
Closing the Gap

Mentoring
Haas Science In Service
Stanford University Minority Medical Alliance (SUMMA)
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP)
BioMASS Mentoring Program

This is by no means a comprehensive list. On the OSO website, you can search for outreach programs by audience or discipline. Go ahead, start your search now!

For the Entrepreneur Enthusiasts

Nestled in the heart of the Silicon Valley, Stanford University fully participates in the entrepreneurial spirit. A great place to start is the Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP). My favorite aspect of STVP is the Entrepreneurship Corner, or eCorner. You will find more than a thousand free videos and podcasts* featuring local and international business leaders, who impart their wisdom and advice on all things entrepreneurial.

If online videos and podcasts aren’t your media of choice, check out the live version. The Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Seminar (MS&E 472) is a weekly seminar series offered year-round.

*eCorner videos and podcasts are also available on iTunes U.