Chicago Youth Explore Science with Space Explorers
Since 1991, the University of Chicago's Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics has connected Chicago Public Schools students with world-class astronomers and physicists.
The Space Explorers program, run by the Kavli Institute, initially focused on introducing high school students to cosmology and its related research. Over time, it has expanded to cover various areas of science, allowing students to explore different interests.
- Model rockets soaring through the Chicago sky
- Model boats sailing or sinking in water
- Mousetrap cars speeding down the street
- The classic egg drop challenge
The Space Explorers program teaches students a new kind of open-ended problem-solving, tweaking their designs week after week.
Author's summary: Students explore science with Space Explorers program.