Each weekend, participants visit a different educational facility
in Northern California to explore science research outside of the
university setting. Participants then have leisure time in the
the surrounding areas to take in the sights.
Field trip descriptions listed below represent examples of the
trips taken during the past several summers. Field trips may
change each year.
Young Scholars have the opportunity to visit the Oakland Zoo
Veterinary Hospital, a state-of-the-art Vet Hospital designed to
accommodate the unique needs of the animals of the Oakland Zoo,
as well as visiting rescues. Scholars get to tour the hospital,
which includes radiology and surgical suites, a small
laboratory, a pharmacy, wide transportation docks, as well as
speak with a Zoo Veterinarian before visiting the Zoo itself.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the premier examples of the
blend of privately supported research and a public venue for
sharing research results. Young Scholars travel to the MBA
and spend the morning learning about the ecology of the
Monterey Bay and surrounding shoreline ecosystems. The day
concludes with a chance for participants to visit historic
Monterey and Cannery Row.
The Bodega Bay Marine Laboratory provides Young Scholars the
opportunity to experience research that takes place away from the
main campus. Participants tour the laboratories and grounds to
learn about ongoing studies. After visiting the lab we stop at a
nearby beach for lunch and beach time!
Students have visited Alcatraz, the California Academy of
Sciences, or the world-famous, recently renovated
Exploratorium before spending time with friends visiting Pier 39
and Fisherman’s Wharf.
