Tulane Center for K-12 STEM Education Service-Learning Course and Internship Application

Work with the Center for K-12 STEM Education in the School of Science and Engineering to engage with local K-12 students and help them see the exciting opportunities that await them in STEM. Both service-learning and internship opportunities are available with the Center for K-12 STEM Education for the SPRING 2027 semester.

If you enroll in this course or internship, you will: 

  • Work with Tulane graduate students to facilitate hands-on activities in New Orleans elementary and middle school classrooms.
  • Participate in Girls in STEM at Tulane (GiST) and Boys At Tulane in STEM (BATS) by being a group leader, photographer, assisting with registration, preparation for the event, and more.
  • Support and volunteer at community STEM events such as the Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair, FIRST Lego League, FIRST Robotics, Audubon Zoo & Aquariam events, and school STEM events.

SCEN 2070/SCEN 2890: This course requires that you complete 40 hours of service and can satisfy either of your two service-learning requirements. You will earn 2 credit hours total, 1 credit for the weekly seminar and 1 credit for the service component. Those enrolled in the service-learning course will attend service learning sessions once a week.

SCEN 4570/SRVC 4890: This internship requires that you complete 70 hours of service and will earn you 3 credit hours. Those enrolled in the internship will attend service learning sessions twice a week and complete additional coursework. 

The seminar for both the course and the internship will take place on Tuesdays from 5-6pm.

Note: The required service hours and schedule are flexible within the bounds of the normal K-12 school day and after-school programs (8am-4:30pm). You will need a 3-hour time block when you are available to travel to and from the school. It is important that you do not enroll in this course during your busiest semester. We offer this course every semester, so plan to take this when you know you have the time.

 

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We recommend that you take this class when you have a lighter course load. Please be sure you have one or two 3 hour time blocks in your schedule on weekdays between 8am and 4:30pm to ensure you can travel to and from the partner school you are assigned.
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