Science Service Learning is a course offered through the Chemistry Department at the University of Washington that gives students the chance to combine their science backgrounds with community service activities. Our goal is to provide students an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of how science relates to both global and local issues. Through community service, scientific skills are broadened and deepened as students work with pre-college students and community volunteers on projects that are both meaningful and relevant to their interests and needs. By allowing them to reach beyond their own campus community, Science Service Learning encourages university students to develop civic skills as well as scientific expertise.

This web page is intended to provide prospective students and interested educators with some general information about our program and the course sequence. There is also an on-line application available for UW students. We use this to get a sense of each student's interests and background, so that we can place him or her with the appropriate service site. The various service sites are listed below, with links to more information about each. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments about our program.