Research. Teach. Inspire.

STAR is the precursor to Constellations. STAR aims to produce excellent K-12 STEM teachers by providing aspiring teachers with opportunities to do authentic research, while also helping them translate their research experience into classroom practice. STAR also supports the continued development of our Teacher-Researcher Fellows with ongoing professional development and networking opportunities.

STAR is a nine-week paid summer research experience program for future K-12 STEM teachers. Undergraduates on a teaching path, STEM undergraduates seriously considering a career in teaching, credential candidates and Master’s students can all apply to work with cutting-edge researchers. Eligible applicants must be from any California State University (CSU) Campus or be a Noyce Scholar from any university across the US.

Meet industry professionals. Build relationships. Transform teaching.

Our Summer Fellowship Program is an immersive, hands-on professional development experience for teachers that you can also use in your classrooms. You’ll work on projects at local companies, nonprofits, and university research labs to learn how classroom concepts and skills are applied, and can engage your students with new curriculum, while benefiting from ongoing relationships with a new network of professionals.

Our Industry Weeks are interactive weeklong experiences crafted to introduce meaningful, less-known career pathways. Through tours, job shadows, and other interactions with local industry professionals, teachers learn about the process and the well-paid careers available to today’s students.

During the school year, our Learning Community meets monthly to connect teachers with industry leaders and fellow educators interested in bringing cutting-edge careers into their classrooms. Join via Zoom while cooking dinner or on your commute home!