Kids Are Scientists, Too (KAST) – Biology Section

Kids Are Scientists, Too (KAST) – Biology Section

Year Program started: 1995

Max. Participants/Year: 20 per module

Application Deadline: early July

Program Timeframe: 2 three-day modules of Marine Explorers (late June – July); 5-day morning and afternoon programs (July)

Academic Level Targeted: Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Racial/Ethnic Focus: Any racial/ethnic group

Type of Program: Education

Program Attributes: Non-credit

Program Acceptance Requirements: class year (grades 4-10)

Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: biology, chemistry, engineering, physics

Additional Comments: This program is part of the larger KASET program which has chemistry, physics, and astronomy components in addition to biology.