K-12 Programs

The CRISP "Experiences for Youth" (CRISPEY) program offers many activities and events that reach out to young students primarily in the New Haven area. Students gain an increased awareness of the importance of Materials Science in their everyday lives through classroom presentations, laboratory demonstrations (Demo Days), CRISPEY with Parents, laboratory open house events, science fair mentorship, workshops, and, Peabody Museum of Natural History displays. A common goal throughout all of these programs is to make science come alive through real life applications. Young students discover that the science of materials is everywhere around them, particularly at the forefront of cutting edge technology. These educational activities are designed to increase interest and diversity in science and engineering. A major objective of CRISPEY is to establish Materials Science as a highly desirable career choice for young students, particularly those from under-represented minority groups.

For more information about these programs, please contact: Dr. Christine Broadbridge, Education Director, or, Ms. Heather Edgecumbe, Education and Outreach Coordinator.