School to Science

Connecting students with scientists in the field, the lab, and beyond

Offering high school students job shadows, internships, and field trips with local and visiting scientists

What is School to Science?

School to Science provides local students exposure to scientific careers, working in partnership with Grand County High School Career and Technical Education. Through School to Science, students have the opportunity to participate in hands-on experiences in the field and the lab: single-day job shadows, trimester-long internships, or a field trip series as part of select science classes.

Benefits for Students

Enjoy unique, AWESOME science adventures right here in Moab!
Increase college and career readiness
Gain valuable skills to build your resumé and compete in the job market
Discover that science is cooler than you thought!

Benefits for Scientists

Develop mentorship skills
Provide a meaningful experience for students
Inspire the next generation of scientists
Strengthen your research grant applications

Student Portal

Interested in Participating?

Let Us Know Here!

A Wide Variety of Opportunities!

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Scientist Portal

Interested in Being a Mentor?

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We Can Strengthen Your Grants!

PRAISE FOR SCHOOL TO SCIENCE

“This is a great way to take a look at some science careers and get experience too! I feel so lucky I got to do this.”

– 12TH GRADE SCHOOL TO SCIENCE INTERN

“I cannot tell you how awesome it is for us to have Science Moab help create these types of opportunities for students.”

– CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR, GRAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

“I told the student I’m working with that she can reach out to me anytime, especially in college, because my support doesn’t end here. She is going to do great.”

– GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER AND SCHOOL TO SCIENCE MENTOR

“My job shadow was awesome! I feel like I learned so much from the scientists, and I would do it again 100%, as well as recommend to others.”

– 12TH GRADE SCHOOL TO SCIENCE STUDENT

“Put me on your list of mentors every year. I will always have room for students at the field site.”

– PALEONTOLOGIST, UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE & SCHOOL TO SCIENCE MENTOR

“This was the coolest part of my year!”

-12th GRADE SCHOOL TO SCIENCE STUDENT

‘Having the opportunity to share knowledge, teach skills, and talk about science with high schoolers (who might grow up to be scientists) is so important and needs to keep happening!”

– Biological Science Technician, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE & SCHOOL TO SCIENCE MENTOR