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Scholar science program

Six strands, one arc

Notice a phenomenon, investigate it, model it, then defend it in front of the community. Every strand has its own goals, its own tools and a place for your scholar.

Bronx scholars of color in goggles and lab coats running an experiment at a school science bench

Strand 01 · Grades 3–8

Hands-on Science Studio

Every scholar runs the bench — measuring, testing and recording their own evidence.

Explore Lab
Scholars of color filming and editing a science video in a school media studio

Strand 02 · Grades 5–8

Digital Solutions Workshop

Harding Media puts cameras, editing suites and publishing tools in scholars' hands.

Explore Media
Middle school scholars of color building an engineering prototype together at a classroom workbench

Strand 03 · Grades 4–8

Design & Build Challenges

Design challenges where prototypes fail, get rebuilt and finally work.

Explore Engineering
Scholars of color collecting air quality data on a Bronx street and charting it on a laptop

Strand 04 · Grades 5–8

Community Data Lab

Field sensors, real Bronx data sets and the analysis skills to read them.

Explore Data
A Black woman scientist mentoring middle school scholars of color around a lab table

Strand 05 · Grades 6–8

Scientists Who Look Like Us

Sustained mentorship from Black and Latino scientists, engineers and media makers.

Explore Mentorship
A scholar of color presenting a science poster to families and judges at a school symposium

Strand 06 · Grades 3–8

Scholar Science Symposium

A public symposium where scholars present and defend a full year of science.

Explore Showcase