K–12 Student Programs

Sunset Programs

Past programs that are not currently active.

Forensics Investigators Program

This one-week student program for students in Grades 6-7 (2025-2026 current school year) aims to introduce the science behind crime scenes, covering topics such as evidence collection and classification, blood evidence, toxicology, DNA, and more.

STEAM Academies

The Rice STEAM Academies is an immersive, hands-on summer experience for students in grades 3–9. The program is offered in two engaging sections: STEAM-Up and Spark Academy, giving students the opportunity to explore creativity, innovation, and real-world problem-solving through dynamic, challenge-based learning in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

Houston Environmental Action Learning

The Houston Environmental Action Learning (HEAL) program was a free two-week summer experience designed to engage 9th and 10th grade students in environmental participatory action research and increase awareness of environmental challenges and issues.

STEAMotion

STEAMotion is a dynamic one-week summer academy for grades K-8 (2025-2026 current school year) crafted by the Rice Center for STEM Engagement in collaboration with various education agencies containing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities.

Energy and Environmental Engineering Academy

Energy and Environmental Engineering Academy was a week-long program for 8th–10th grade students designed to explore the future of energy and sustainability. Through hands-on experiments, workshops, and projects, students investigated fossil fuels, renewables, and emerging technologies.

Introduction to Research and Innovative Design in Engineering (iRIDE)

iRIDE was a hands-on program designed to introduce middle school students in specific Houston-area communities to the challenging and diverse field of engineering.

Data Divas

Data Divas empowered female students in grades 11–12 with a week-long immersion into the world of data science, blending comprehensive learning with hands-on activities. Guided by successful female professionals, participants developed essential skills, culminating in a collaborative team presentation to showcase their newfound expertise.