The Summer Science and Technology for the Advancement of Research Skills program enhances the math and science skills of junior high school students. Each summer the program accepts 50 students from five target schools in San Diego County. A technical writing class using HyperCard allows students to use animations, sound effects, and other expressive ways to document their laboratory findings. Students also learn to use the World Wide Web and correspond with famous scientists at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Students also have the opportunity to publish some of their work on the Web.
All students participate in environmental field trips which supplement their studies. A mentoring program allows students to work with university science faculty to encourage them to pursue careers in the fields of math and science. Career workshops and visits to local laboratories and research institutions are also part of the overall activities.