Kindergarten through 12th Grade

High school students from Long Island submit their bridges to the ultimate pressure test, and compete to take part in a National Competition!

The winner of each grade level from over 100 Suffolk County schools take part every year in BNL's Elementary School Science Fair. Some 470 projects, created by over 500 Suffolk County children ranging from kindergarten to 6th grade, compete.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Science Bowl® is a highly publicized national competition among teams of high school students who answer questions on scientific topics in astronomy, biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, earth, computer and general science. The winner of Brookhaven’s regional competition will be sent to Washington D.C. to compete in the National Competition.

In this contest, you will learn about MAGLEV technology,  a system of train transportation that uses two sets of magnets, one set to repel and push the train up off the track, and another set to move the elevated train ahead, taking advantage of the lack of friction. Contestants will use math, science, and technology principles to optimize the design of a MAGLEV vehicle.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Middle School Science Bowl® is a highly publicized national competition involving math and science academic competition. Beginning in January 2022, more than 4,500 students are expected to compete in fifty regional tournaments throughout the nation. The winner of Brookhaven’s regional competition will be sent to Washington D.C. to compete in the National Competition.

Determine the charge-to-mass ratio of an electron using a simulation of a table-top particle accelerator.

Utilize observational skills to identify the characteristics of an unnamed animal as each species has its own track.

Learn about the field of bioinformatics and study DNA using C++ code

Use marbles to simulate particle collisions to learn about energy transfer.

Review the history of atomic models and practice the art of particle detection to see cosmic rays

Extract DNA from fruit using a method that can easily be done at home or at school.

Learn the basics of message encryption using C++ code

Design and build a  structure that demonstrates gravitational pull.

Study how different factors affect solar panels by graphing their output over time.

Learn the properties of magnets and determine which materials are magnetic. 

Explore the applications of nanotechnology in the real world.

Learn about nanotechnology in nature through scientific observation.

Collect and analyze data from a vehicle traveling down a ramp to understand potential and kinetic energy.

Learn about the size, scale and properties of nanomaterials.

Use the Protein Data Bank  to examine proteins in 3-D to understand their structure and function.  

Explore the basics of structural biology and learn about Brookhaven's SARS-CoV-2 research efforts.

Explore the various properties of light.

Learn how sound is produced and travels through different forms of matter.

Identify chemical elements through spectrums produced by diffraction. 

Identify elements using spectroscopy with visible light

Transfer electrons from the Van de Graaff generator to make objects repel each other. 

Find out how music and particle physics are connected!

Students from kindergarten through graduate school perform field work to learn about the local environments on Long Island.

Students in grades K through 12 participate in environmental research on community property owned by either a public or private agency.

Allows high school students and their science educators to become visiting researchers to Brookhaven National Laboratory’s scientific facilities— just like the thousands of scientific researchers who use them each year. Participants in this year-round program will conduct hypothesis-driven research through collaborations with scientific experts at Brookhaven Lab

The High School Research Program, a six-week educational program for students interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) studies, provides access to a real-world scientific community and research experience.

STEM-Prep Summer Institute is a four-week program to introduce high school students from traditionally underrepresented and underserved communities to the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. 

Summer Science Explorations

Professional Development Workshops for Teachers ranging from a few hours to a full week.

Students in grades K through 12 participate in environmental research on community property owned by either a public or private agency.

Spend the day at Brookhaven National Laboratory for a professional development opportunity where you can meet scientists, see facilities, and discover the latest and greatest scientific innovations. Learn how to engage students at every level by incorporating current research topics into your curriculum. Educators will choose one workshop for the day that suits their grade level and/or interest.

Allows high school students and their science educators to become visiting researchers to Brookhaven National Laboratory’s scientific facilities— just like the thousands of scientific researchers who use them each year. Participants in this year-round program will conduct hypothesis-driven research through collaborations with scientific experts at Brookhaven Lab

Determine the charge-to-mass ratio of an electron using a simulation of a table-top particle accelerator.

Utilize observational skills to identify the characteristics of an unnamed animal as each species has its own track.

Learn about the field of bioinformatics and study DNA using C++ code

Use marbles to simulate particle collisions to learn about energy transfer.

Review the history of atomic models and practice the art of particle detection to see cosmic rays

Extract DNA from fruit using a method that can easily be done at home or at school.

Learn the basics of message encryption using C++ code

Design and build a  structure that demonstrates gravitational pull.

Study how different factors affect solar panels by graphing their output over time.

Learn the properties of magnets and determine which materials are magnetic. 

Explore the applications of nanotechnology in the real world.

Learn about nanotechnology in nature through scientific observation.

Collect and analyze data from a vehicle traveling down a ramp to understand potential and kinetic energy.

Learn about the size, scale and properties of nanomaterials.

Use the Protein Data Bank  to examine proteins in 3-D to understand their structure and function.  

Explore the basics of structural biology and learn about Brookhaven's SARS-CoV-2 research efforts.

Explore the various properties of light.

Learn how sound is produced and travels through different forms of matter.

Identify chemical elements through spectrums produced by diffraction. 

Identify elements using spectroscopy with visible light

Transfer electrons from the Van de Graaff generator to make objects repel each other. 

Find out how music and particle physics are connected!