Tulane's Girls in STEM at Tulane (GiST) and Boys at Tulane in STEM (BATS) programs provide fifth through seventh grade students with the opportunity to meet and work with undergraduate, graduate, faculty, and professional role models in STEM fields. Workshops developed by faculty and student teams empower students to inquire, investigate, and discover in a positive environment. Our goal is to open the doors wide and welcome young students to careers in STEM fields by encouraging creative thinking, promoting self-esteem, and increasing awareness of the opportunities in STEM that await them.
Teachers of 3rd through 8th grade students can also participate at BATS and GiST!
Thanks to the generosity of Shell and The Joe W. and Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation, we are pleased to be able to offer teachers the chance to participate in 3 unique workshops at each event that align with the Louisiana Science Standards for FREE! Participating teachers will get to experience the workshop hands on and discuss how to implement the activities and aligned standards into their classrooms.
Teachers will also receive a $150 stipend, aligned curricula ideas, AND supplies to bring the activities back to their school!
Preference is given to teachers from majority free or reduced lunch schools.
GiST registration will open September 3rd!
Want to Bring a Group of students to BATS or GiST?
Fill out the group registration form and someone from our team will reach out with more information. Registration for BATS will open on August 13, 2025. Spots are limited!
We have some policies regarding group registration:
1.Groups can bring no more than 15 students.
2.In order to secure your spots, you must reserve your spots prior to the event.
3.Groups MUST use registration spreadsheet provided through email.
4.Signed forms for each student must be provided on the morning of the event. If we do not have forms for a student, that student MAY NOT participate that day.
Please understand that we are trying to make the registration process easier for everyone. We believe that these policies regarding groups will benefit everyone and enable us to maximize the number of students that we reach.
