Science Coach enables students and teachers to experience and realize the benefits of real STEM research.
Students learn to probe, problem-solve, and persevere. Along the way, they elevate their thinking skills and discover career passions. They develop into genuine researchers, emerging STEM professionals, and confident leaders.
Their stories are the heart and soul of our story.
Meet Hannah Davis and hear about her journey and how Science Coach changed the course of her life.
Science Coach is a trailblazing education nonprofit shaping the future by cultivating the next generation of scientists and STEM professionals.
What We Do
We train and support 6th-12th-grade science teachers, of all experience levels, at public, private, and homeschools, in cities, suburbs, and rural areas, to coach students as they complete original research projects for entry in science competitions.
How We Do It
Our Results
Award-Winning Research – Science Coach students have earned 950+ local and regional awards and 55 national and international awards at science competitions.
College Scholarships and Prize Money – Science Coach students have been awarded nearly $5 million in college scholarships and cash prizes.
Pursuit of STEM Careers – 89 percent of students who have participated in Science Coach go on to pursue a career in STEM
News To Know
Science Coach has launched “Show-Me SCIENCE”! An initiative to strengthen STEM educational opportunities in Missouri.
Urgent Need for Classroom/Teacher Funding for the 2025-2026 School year!
What Sets Science Coach Apart
It’s real science research.
Our teachers are trained in scientific research methodology, so they are able to guide students through a year – long program in which students are doing hands – on research.
We make it easy.
We’ve created a web of resources and support including comprehensive curriculum, basic and specialized materials and equipment for the classroom, access and insurance for students to work in professional labs, and connections with scientists and researchers.
Teachers are uplifted.
We pay, train, support, and provide ongoing professional development and peer sharing opportunities for teachers
Students own it.
They choose their project focus, design the methodology, conduct the research, analyze the data, write the report, and present their project findings at science competitions.
Students grow in self confidence.
Students develop project management, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. They learn how to present and handle questions about their research at science competitions and our annual Science Coach symposium
We address STEM workforce issues.
We partner with employers on tailored pipeline development initiatives, integrating specialized career information and experiential learning experiences into the year long research program
Teachers feel valued and are reenergized about teaching. Students discover STEM career passions.
Employers gain future employees.