At the University of Virginia
L.E.A.D @ UVA
"Leading the next generation of scientists"
Who we are
LEAD is a science outreach program run by chemistry graduate students at UVA. We believe that Learning through Experimentation, Awareness, and Demonstration is the best way to introduce the next generation to science. Our volunteers are dedicated to promoting science awareness and education within our local community.
Stay tuned for new events, updates, and opportunities with UVA LEAD!
Our Programs
SCHOOL VISITS
We coordinate with local elementary schools to perform lessons with hands-on activities.
BLAST CAMP
We've partnered with BLAST, a three day summer camp which provides students with an immersive STEM experience to host their chemistry session.
COMMUNITY
PROGRAMS
We participate in a number of local science outreach events, such as KidVention.
ABOUT LEAD
The L.E.A.D. program is dedicated to promoting chemistry through science education and awareness at the local level, through programs at the University of Virginia, as well as within classrooms across the state of Virginia. Graduate students perform exciting demonstrations and facilitate classroom science experiments for elementary and middle school students in the Charlottesville area and beyond through hands-on, inquiry-based activities. All lessons are developed to be in accordance with the Science Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools.
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