

Education Outreach Programs
The United States Department of Energy Savannah River Operations Office (DOE-SR) provides a variety of science and literacy outreach programs at the Savannah River Site (SRS) by funding and coordinating the efforts of several organizations. These organizations include the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL), US Forestry Service- Savannah River, and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC (SRNS). The primary goals of these outreach programs are to enhance interest in science, mathematics, engineering and technology and to support improvements in education in the Central Savannah River Area by using the unique resources available at the Site. We believe business, industry, government and the education community must work together as partners to improve the educational opportunities for all students in our region.

Meet the Team
Meet the people behind the innovative Education Outreach Programs offered here at the Savannah River Site. Here you’ll also find their contact information so you can learn more about the exciting educational opportunities available for teachers and students.

CSRA College Night
College Night is a valuable resource where area students can learn about future career opportunities and connect with representatives from over 100 colleges and universities. This one stop shop for career exploration and counseling also offers opportunities for high school seniors to win a $1,000 scholarship.

Savannah River Regional Science Bowl
Love Jeopardy and Science? Then, the Science Bowl is the competition for you! This quiz bowl style competition tests students’ academic skills in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics and Physics.

Innovative Teaching Mini-Grants Program
The Innovative Teaching Mini Grants Program recognizes and celebrates innovative teaching methods by awarding grants to enhance elementary, middle, and high school curriculum, specifically STEM.

Science & Technology Enrichment Program (STEP) Field Trip
The SRS STEP Field Trip Program is a cooperative effort between Savannah River Nuclear Solutions and the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center to offer in-person and virtual environmental science field trips to teachers and students.

STEM That Travels Program
You are invited to request SRS STEM experts for your next event! These experts explain STEM concepts, conduct STEM demonstrations, mentor, judge, and offer career information for teachers and students, bringing science to life in K-12th grade classrooms.

Discover Engineering
Middle school educators can request an SRNS engineer to visit their classroom and speak to students about the exciting opportunities within engineering fields and conduct hands-on activities demonstrating how engineers impact our world.

STEM Pals
STEM Pals is a way for your students to engage with a real engineer, scientist, IT professional, etc. As a class or organization, your students can write a letter or list of questions about STEM careers or STEM topics to your very own expert! The possibilities are endless!

STEM Like a Girl
STEM Like a Girl is a special event for 8th grade girls to interact with women engineers and IT professionals from the Savannah River Site. They will participate in hands-on science and engineering activities with female STEM professionals to encourage girls to see all the career possibilities engineering and IT has to offer.
Latest News from Education Outreach
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CSRA College Night Draws 5,400+ Attendees; $15K in Scholarships Awarded
AIKEN, S.C. – Over 5,400 attendees filled the Augusta Convention Center on September 11 for the Savannah River Site’s (SRS)…
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Tomorrow: CSRA College Night Welcomes Over 100 Colleges and Universities to the Augusta Convention Center
AIKEN, S.C. — Recruiters from over 100 colleges and universities will be available to meet with high school students and…
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Don’t Miss: Thursday, September 11 – CSRA College Night Brings 100+ Colleges to Augusta
AIKEN, S.C. — Area 9th-12th grade students will have a unique opportunity to meet recruiters from over 100 colleges and…
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Mark Your Calendars: CSRA College Night Returns to Augusta, September 11
Explore Opportunities with Over 100 Colleges and Win Big at the Augusta Convention Center AIKEN, S.C. – Area 9th-12th grade…
Education Outreach Programs — Calendar of Events
- Savannah River Regional Science Bowl – February 21, 2026
- SRNS Innovative Teaching Mini Grants Deadline – March 11, 2026
- 2026 Mini Grants Awards Reception – May 21, 2026
- SRS STEP Field Trips – Ongoing
- STEM Pals with SRS Experts – Ongoing
- STEM That Travels – Ongoing
- Job Shadow Program – Ongoing
National Dates
2026 National Science Bowl – April 30 – May 4, 2026

