science projects. prepare students for life.

The Synopsys Silicon Valley Science & Technology Outreach Foundation supports teachers and students developing science projects at K-12 public and private not-for-profit 501(c)(3) schools in California and select schools affiliated with regional offices of Synopsys, Inc. In addition to sponsoring numerous science fairs including the Synopsys Championship, the Synopsys Sonoma County Science Fair and sciencepalooza!, Foundation programs and competitions include science-o-rama!, The Advanced Science Research Facility, The Advanced Science Research Class, SuperSchool teacher training seminars, the Synopsys Outreach Foundation n + 1 Prize, the Green + 1 Challenge and Science Fair 101 for Parents.

Support for Teachers
Science Fair 101
Green + 1

The Foundation offers a range of Science Project Support to teachers and students developing science projects.

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Dear Teachers,

Some of your students may look to their parents for guidance in designing a science project. If the parents have little or no experience developing a science project, a Science Fair 101 presentation at your school might help.

Science Fair 101 demonstrates the science project basics for parents. The presentation is FREE, lasts around 30-45 minutes, is held in the evening and is appropriate for grades K-6.

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You're invited to participate in the Green + 1 Challenge!

Our non-profit foundation is awarding 10 grants to California K-8 teachers in the amount of $2,000 each to help them undertake class or school-wide projects intended to have a positive and measurable impact on the environment.

SuperSchool Teacher Training Seminars

The Foundation periodically offers FREE grade-specific teacher training seminars that are designed and taught by teachers, tied to California's Science Content Standards, approved for Continuing Education Units and include a donation to the teacher's school of workshop materials!

Registration is now open for Summer 2013 classes