The Museum is committed to providing inspiring educational experiences for students, including field trips and out-of-school programs. In these programs, students from pre-school to high school learn about science, technology, engineering and math. Young people from all backgrounds, including girls, first-generation college-bound students, and other traditionally underrepresented groups, participate in programs designed to provide additional learning and support beyond school and home. In collaboration with nearby research institutions, students work with real and current data, interact with scientists, collaborate as a team, utilize state-of-the-art technology, and make connections between science and their own lives and future careers.