Program is funded in part by theNSF and designed for the average student in grades 4 through 9, regardlessof previous exposure to science. Over half of the students are girls. Studentsreceive packets of hands-on experiments, and send their reports to an assignedvolunteer scientist who provides encouraging feedback to develop and maintainthe students' interest in science. Through pen-pal correspondence, studentsexperience scientists as real people and as role models. Almost half ofthe volunteer scientist are women.
Scholarships are available.
DePew and staff also develop environmental education programsfor schools. Program is for junior high students. Classes held on eveningsand weekends over the course of 1 year. Studies includewater quality, conservation management and preservation. Scholarships are available.