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 students 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, students 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 forward, taking advantage of the lack of friction. Contestants 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 table-top particle accelerator.

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

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

Design and perform an experiment that tests properties of metals and electrolytes for their potential as conductors for a wet cell battery.

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

Create a simple circuit to determine what materials are good conductors and insulators.

Practice the art of particle detection to see cosmic rays

Measure the electrical output of solar panels positioned at different angles.

Utilize restriction patterns to identify an unknown restriction enzyme.

Extract DNA from cells and learn about genetic material.

Learn the basics of message encryption using Python code

Design and build a  structure that demonstrates gravitational pull.

Transform bacteria by adding new DNA (genes) into the cell. 

Conduct a controlled genetic transformation experiment using green fluorescent protein and antibiotic resistant genes.

Use various materials to measure the length of an object to understand the need for a standard unit of measure.

Use magnets and math to design and test the efficiency of a MagLev train.

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

Use a model scanning probe microscope to identify the structure of a hidden material.

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 statistics and coding via a BNL themed dice rolling game, then calculate statistics about the probabilties of given rolls using Python

Use measuring tools to identify the correct sample material by understanding it's properties.

Learn about the size, scale and properties of nanomaterials.

Explore the various properties of light.

Create both series and parallel circuits that are powered by a hand-crank generator.

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

Identify chemical elements through spectra produced by diffraction. 

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

Infect E.coli with T7 bacteriophage to determine virus infectivity.

The environmental education research programs supported by Brookhaven National Laboratory and collaborators provide students the opportunity to perform fieldwork on Long Island rivers and within local communities to learn more about the environment.

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.

A one-week program connecting high school students with STEM professionals. 

STEM-Prep Summer Institute is a three-week program to introduce high school students to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Weeklong programs that focus on a variety of STEM topics.

The Brookhaven User Facility Summer School is a four-week educational program that provides upper high school and college students with an authentic, hands-on STEM research experience that utilizes multiple state-of-the-art user facilities at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL).

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

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 strand for the day that suits their area of interest.

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

Sensors in Scientific Investigations is a four-week training institute that will equip secondary STEM educators with the skills needed to integrate technology and coding techniques into scientific investigations.  

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

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

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

Design and perform an experiment that tests properties of metals and electrolytes for their potential as conductors for a wet cell battery.

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

Create a simple circuit to determine what materials are good conductors and insulators.

Practice the art of particle detection to see cosmic rays

Measure the electrical output of solar panels positioned at different angles.

Utilize restriction patterns to identify an unknown restriction enzyme.

Extract DNA from cells and learn about genetic material.

Learn the basics of message encryption using Python code

Design and build a  structure that demonstrates gravitational pull.

Transform bacteria by adding new DNA (genes) into the cell. 

Conduct a controlled genetic transformation experiment using green fluorescent protein and antibiotic resistant genes.

Use various materials to measure the length of an object to understand the need for a standard unit of measure.

Use magnets and math to design and test the efficiency of a MagLev train.

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

Use a model scanning probe microscope to identify the structure of a hidden material.

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 statistics and coding via a BNL themed dice rolling game, then calculate statistics about the probabilties of given rolls using Python

Use measuring tools to identify the correct sample material by understanding it's properties.

Learn about the size, scale and properties of nanomaterials.

Explore the various properties of light.

Create both series and parallel circuits that are powered by a hand-crank generator.

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

Identify chemical elements through spectra produced by diffraction. 

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

Infect E.coli with T7 bacteriophage to determine virus infectivity.