The State of Science Education
In many ways, our future depends on what happens in [science fair] contests—what happens when a young person is engaged in conducting an experiment, or writing a piece of software, or solving a hard math problem, or designing a new gadget.
It's in these pursuits that talents are discovered and passions are lit, and the future scientists, engineers, inventors, entrepreneurs are born. That's what's going to help ensure that we succeed in the next century, that we're leading the world in developing the technologies, businesses and industries of the future.
President Barack Obama, October 18, 2010
A Passion for Science
Students Mirror Investigations Performed by Researchers at MIT
Science Buddies partners with well-known academic institutions to make cutting-edge research accessible to K-12 students. "A few years ago, I began researching renewable energy technology at MIT," said Dr. Elizabeth Young. "This high-level work requires equipment and materials costing tens of thousands of dollars. Now through Science Buddies, we've created a similar experiment that students can perform in their own kitchens. These 'kids' are exploring catalysts for splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen, at the same time becoming passionate about developing alternative fuels for their generation."
Dr. Elizabeth Young, MIT Researcher
Parents See Their Children's Science Grades Improve
"My sons love Science Buddies. They had a hard time in science, and because of your website and help, their grades have gone up and they are more interested in science. Your website is a great tool for them to use. A lot of what you do on it they are doing in school. We also love doing the experiments at home."
Parent Melissa Wilburn, December 2009
Republic, PA
Science Buddies in Action shows how real kids and teachers are using Science Buddies materials to create interesting science projects with success.
Science Ideas and Themes
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Courtney Corda shares how easy it is to
do simple science projects at home with
kids, and how to initiate an ongoing dialogue
about the vitally important subject
of science. Science Mom's specialty is to
walk through fun, easy, and inexpensive
projects that parents and their kids can
do together to inspire hands-on scientific
inquiry, step by step. 
