TEACH. INSPIRE. PROMOTE.
NO COST TO STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND SCHOOLS.
Over the past 40 years, Salk Education Outreach has provided reducing economic barriers to high quality STEM education. Our team delivered innovative, engaging STEM learning experiences to thousands of students — a majority of whom come from underrepresented and underserved communities.
OUR MISSION
Jonas Salk founded the Salk Institute with the philosophy that it should both drive scientific breakthroughs and inspire the next generation of elite scientists. Out of Jonas Salk’s vision, the Institute’s Education Outreach department was born. Its mission is threefold:
TO TEACH students, teachers, and the community about scientific literacy in addition to the role of basic biological research in our world.
TO INSPIRE enthusiasm and interest in advanced levels of science instruction, and particularly in science as a career.
TO PROMOTE public awareness of Salk and the value of basic research as it relates to career readiness, critical thinking skills, and the development of an informed citizenry.
Salk Education Outreach serves San Diego county students of all ages through its core programs:
Heithoff-Brody High School Summer Scholars
High School Science Day
Salk Science Curriculum and School Visits
Ellen Potter Research Connections for Teachers Symposium
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OUR GREATEST RESPONSIBILITY IS TO BE GOOD ANCESTORS
- Dr. Jonas Salk
1914-1995
