Sally Ride Science Academy

Steam workshops for Elementary, Middle & High School Students

Embark on a STEAM-Filled Adventure at the Sally Ride Science Academy!

The Sally Ride Science Academy summer program offers science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) workshops for students entering 3rd-12th grade. During these workshops, students assume the roles of space explorer, marine biologist, computer programmer and more as they immerse themselves in hands-on projects. Top-notch STEAM instructors lead these workshops, serving as both teachers and role models. These summer workshops also incorporate real-life stories of vibrant women conducting research in each field. Their examples inspire students and help make STEAM careers more accessible.

2025 Sally Ride Science Academy Summer Workshops

July 7 – July 25, 2025

Explore courses by grade level.

Elementary School

Spark your curiosity where young learners explore exciting fields like marine biology, engineering, robotics, programming, and even messy discoveries through fun, hands-on activities.

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Middle School

Dive into dynamic workshops where you can explore fields like engineering, robotics, entrepreneurship, marine biology, geology, and even creative areas like art, VR, and screenwriting through hands-on projects.

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High School

Explore your passions with workshops in cutting-edge fields like AI, robotics, space exploration, epidemiology, digital media, marine biology, and sustainability, all designed to inspire and prepare you for future STEAM careers.

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How to Enroll

STEP ONE: Create a student account

Please take a moment to create an account in the student's name. Do not use your student's school email. Proceed to Step Two if you have created an account previously. Parents, if you are enrolling multiple students into the program, please create separate accounts for each student.

STEP TWO: Select the course level tab

Select the course level tab to view the course offerings by session.

STEP THREE:Select your course(s)

Select the courses of your choice from the course level tabs and click on the hyperlinked course titles (a new browser tab will open).

STEP FOUR: Add course offering to shopping cart

You will be directed to the course landing page. Click "Add to cart" to add course offering to your shopping cart.

STEP Five: Repeat as needed

Return to the Sally Ride Science Academy page and repeat as needed.

Download Student Enrollment Process PDF

For additional information contact: srs@ucsd.edu

Enrollment Deadline is May 31, 2025

Are you a new participant?

Create a student account to register.

Create Account

FERPA Form

Students who wish to have parents make changes to their account, such as adding or dropping a course, must fill out the FERPA form.

Sign FERPA Form

FERPA Policies:
Students have the right to authorize additional individuals to have access to their education record. Students may authorize, in writing, someone else to have access to view and/or update their education record. Students who wish to authorize the release of records to other individuals should complete and submit the FERPA Release form.

The completed FERPA Release form should be submitted to UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies Student Services:

By email to unex-reg@ucsd.edu, Attn: FERPA Release
By fax: (858) 534-8527, Attn: FERPA Release
In person or by mail to our La Jolla Student Services location

Learn more about FERPA here.

Sign Authorization Form

Parents or legal guardians must sign an authorization form for students to participate in Sally Ride Science Academy.

Sign The Form