Berkeley Lab ranks among the world’s top research institutions, with a $1.1 billion annual budget, 14 Nobel Prizes, and 16 discovered elements. Its open, unclassified research brings together diverse teams and cutting edge facilities to address the scientific challenges of our time. The K-12 team at Berkeley Lab develops educational programs to teach and support the next generation of scientists. Our aim is to connect Berkeley Lab experts with students around the Bay Area to excite them about the world of STEM, help them explore STEM careers, and give them the experience to pursue STEM in college and beyond.