SBCSS Science and Expanded Learning are implementing the SIMSEF 2022 Science Fair Mentoring Program which relies on volunteers from the community to mentor the students it serves. The more mentors we have, the more students we can help. Below is some information on the responsibilities, rewards, and requirements for becoming a mentor for this program.
SIMSEF 2022Science Fair Mentoring Program will help students in 4th-12th grade with science fair projects from concept to completion: deciding on a question that could be answered through scientific investigation, setting up experiments, documenting observations, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing oral presentations to defend their investigation. The mentoring program will begin during the Summer with our Summer Science Extended Learning Institute and continue into the Fall Semester from August to December 2021, with a one-hour (minimum) mentorship, every-other-week for 16-weeks.
Meeting dates:
June 8, 2021
June 29, 2021 (Added)
July 20, 2021
September 7, 2021
November 16, 2021
Time: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SIMSEF 2022 Science Mentoring Program Dates: July 26-July 30, 2021 (5-days, Monday-Friday) Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Location: San Bernardino Valley College
Phase 1 - Summer Science Expanded Learning Institute This event has been updated to a live, 4-day event.
Monday, July 26 - Computer Science/Physics/Computer Engineering Tuesday, July 27 - Environmental Sciences Wednesday, July 28 - Medical/Health Sciences/Biology/Chemistry Thursday, July 29 - Student mentor selections and ISEF Forms with District Fair Coordinators; Certificate Ceremony Friday, July 30th has been cancelled due to Summer Office Hours.
Mentors need to attend their research topic day only.
Mentors could be live (in person) or can send a ten-minute video
Mentors could choose to mentor either Elementary, Middle School, or High School students.
Mentors could choose how many mentees.
Phase 2 - After School Science Expanded Mentoring Program (Virtual event) Mentor will set the dates of availability as described below:
Dates: Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, through Friday, Dec. 3, 2021 (every other week)
Time: 1-hour (between 3 p.m.-6 p.m.)
The commitment of 12-hours total for the duration of the After School Science Mentorship dates
Virtual meetings with students/staff/teachers/coordinators
Students in 4th-12th grade
For more details, please contact Mariano Aranda at mariano.aranda@sbcss.net.
Event Details
Audience
Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Environmental, Computer Sciences Educators & Professionals, Professors, Graduates and Undergrads, Research Specialists
Facilitator(s)
Mariano Aranda, Curriculum Coordinator John Duran, Program Specialist
Partners
Expanded Learning, SB Valley College
Location
Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) Note: Calendar invites and Zoom link will be provided upon registration confirmation.
