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 2019, 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.

Use our table-top particle accelerators to find the charge-to-mass ratio of the electron.

Every species of animal has its own track. Using observational skills, students discover unique characteristics.

Design and build a marble run that meets specified criteria.

Students perform an experiment that tests properties of metals and electrolytes.

Use a spectrophotometer to produce a standard curve to quantify iron in soil samples.

Students use marbles to simulate the particle collisions that happen in the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) here at Brookhaven Lab.

Students will be exposed to engineering problem solving and challenged to build an efficient column.

Discover which materials are good conductors and which are good insulators.

Using geometrical shapes to build a tower

Students will practice the art of particle detection by using a model and then an actual particle detector.

Cutting DNA from one molecule and pasting it in another is the basis of the "recombinant DNA revolution" and the rapidly expanding field of biotechnology.

Students spool the DNA from digested E.coli.

Students get a hands-on experience transferring a gene that can make bacteria glow.

Get hands-on experience transferring a gene that can make bacteria glow.

Using laptop computers, students graph and analyze satellite data sets. 

Measure various materials using scientific tools. Evaluate the need for a standard unit of measure.

Create a model linear accelerator (LINAC).

Testing a designed MagLev train and calculating its figure of merit.

Determine which materials are magnetic and explore invisible magnetic fields.

Learn the science behind magnetic properties and electromagnetism.

Perform ion-exchange reactions to understand remediation processes used by environmental scientists and engineers.

Learn about the size, scale and properties of nanomaterials.

Scanning probe microscopes work by moving along a surface and making measurements.

Learn how properties differ at the nanoscale and explore opportunities that nanotechnology presents.

Learn the role aerosols play in cloud formation.

Students will make and share scientific observations.

Using a vehicle and a ramp students develop an understanding of potential and kinetic energy while collecting, graphing, and analyzing data.

Students observe and measure properties of matter to find the correct sample material.

Examine protein structures using the same database as Brookhaven scientists.

Light can refract to become a rainbow of colors.

Circuits can transform mechanical energy into electrical energy that will power a light bulb.

Students measure electrical output of solar panels positioned at different angles.

Our voices produce sound waves with various frequencies.

Scientists use diffraction to identify elements by the distinct spectrum each one produces when heated.

Electrons transferred from the Van de Graaff generator make objects repel each other. Enjoy a hair-raising experience!

Students will infect bacteria with bacteriophage.

The mission of Gaining Research Experience in the Environment is to promote teaching, learning, and research in all aspects of the environment for students from kindergarten through graduate school. 

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

In 2017, students and teachers from several Long Island school districts conducted protein crystallography research at the National Synchrotron Light Source II through the SPARK program. Using the same tools as Nobel Prize winners who performed their award-winning work at Brookhaven, the student-teacher teams analyzed x-ray patterns to learn about the structures and functions of proteins.

The High School Research Program (HSRP) is an advanced high school program in which students are paired with a BNL scientist.

A four week summer enrichment program for students currently enrolled in 9th grade and belong to an underrepresented minority group. The program is open to students from Nassau or Suffolk county NY schools. This program takes place at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

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.

In 2017, students and teachers from several Long Island school districts conducted protein crystallography research at the National Synchrotron Light Source II through the SPARK program. Using the same tools as Nobel Prize winners who performed their award-winning work at Brookhaven, the student-teacher teams analyzed x-ray patterns to learn about the structures and functions of proteins.

Use our table-top particle accelerators to find the charge-to-mass ratio of the electron.

Every species of animal has its own track. Using observational skills, students discover unique characteristics.

Design and build a marble run that meets specified criteria.

Students perform an experiment that tests properties of metals and electrolytes.

Use a spectrophotometer to produce a standard curve to quantify iron in soil samples.

Students use marbles to simulate the particle collisions that happen in the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) here at Brookhaven Lab.

Students will be exposed to engineering problem solving and challenged to build an efficient column.

Discover which materials are good conductors and which are good insulators.

Using geometrical shapes to build a tower

Students will practice the art of particle detection by using a model and then an actual particle detector.

Cutting DNA from one molecule and pasting it in another is the basis of the "recombinant DNA revolution" and the rapidly expanding field of biotechnology.

Students spool the DNA from digested E.coli.

Students get a hands-on experience transferring a gene that can make bacteria glow.

Get hands-on experience transferring a gene that can make bacteria glow.

Using laptop computers, students graph and analyze satellite data sets. 

Measure various materials using scientific tools. Evaluate the need for a standard unit of measure.

Create a model linear accelerator (LINAC).

Testing a designed MagLev train and calculating its figure of merit.

Determine which materials are magnetic and explore invisible magnetic fields.

Learn the science behind magnetic properties and electromagnetism.

Perform ion-exchange reactions to understand remediation processes used by environmental scientists and engineers.

Learn about the size, scale and properties of nanomaterials.

Scanning probe microscopes work by moving along a surface and making measurements.

Learn how properties differ at the nanoscale and explore opportunities that nanotechnology presents.

Learn the role aerosols play in cloud formation.

Students will make and share scientific observations.

Using a vehicle and a ramp students develop an understanding of potential and kinetic energy while collecting, graphing, and analyzing data.

Students observe and measure properties of matter to find the correct sample material.

Examine protein structures using the same database as Brookhaven scientists.

Light can refract to become a rainbow of colors.

Circuits can transform mechanical energy into electrical energy that will power a light bulb.

Students measure electrical output of solar panels positioned at different angles.

Our voices produce sound waves with various frequencies.

Scientists use diffraction to identify elements by the distinct spectrum each one produces when heated.

Electrons transferred from the Van de Graaff generator make objects repel each other. Enjoy a hair-raising experience!

Students will infect bacteria with bacteriophage.