Research Impact Partners

EPIC's mission is to broaden participation in K20 computing pathways through research, outreach, professional development, and policy advocacy. (PK-12 students and teachers)

GeoFORCE Texas develops the next generation of STEM leadership by identifying young, academically adept 8th graders and taking them on extraordinary in-person and virtual field academies. Students travel throughout the U.S. learning about geologically relevant field sites from research scientists and faculty.

STEM Girl Day at UT Austin is a FREE event for K-8th grade students and their families, educators, and other adults. Presented by Women in STEM (WiSTEM) in the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement at The University of Texas at Austin, UT Austin hosts the largest Girl Day program of its kind in the world! (PK-8 students)

Offers monthly challenges focused on honing computer science skills and engaging women to take action, collaborate, and create with one another.

The University of Texas High School Research Initiative (HRI) is a scientific inquiry program focused on training teachers in rural high schools across Texas to successfully lead independent research experiences for high school students, infuse inquiry into existing curriculum, and use innovative resources to support inquiry in the classroom. Our program provides training, resources, and undergraduate mentors to facilitate flexible modular experiences in the health sciences for high school classrooms. (9-12 teachers, 9-12 leaders, School districts)

The summer High School Research Academy (HSRA) provides high school students with an immersive and hands-on five-week interdisciplinary research experience at the University of Texas at Austin campus. (Including 9th-12th grade students)

The Collaborative engages the K-12 community in meaningful educational experiences that have a profound impact, empowering participants to pursue STEM education at the primary, secondary, and university levels. It also builds partnerships with industry and the community to provide Texas students with STEM opportunities that address issues of disparity and diversity in STEM fields and the growing need for STEM professionals. The Collaborative includes 57 organizations across the University that reach students as early as possible, overcoming academic, social, and/or economic challenges to bridge their world with the world of engineering and computational science. (PK-12 students and teachers)

This summer program pairs a group of two Middle School students with a Research Scientist at the University of Texas for a two hour tour of the scientist‚ lab and experiments in progress. (6-8 students)

Conducts assessments and evaluations that inform stakeholders by providing outcome-oriented, data-driven information on projects or programs.

Provides rigorous, high-quality research and evaluation services that are customized to best serve each project's unique needs. TACC collaborates with school administrators, project managers, staff, and key stakeholders to help shape the evaluation, inform data collection methods, and effectively use findings for program improvement and provides rigorous, high-quality research and evaluation services that are customized to best serve each project's unique needs. (PK-12 Leaders)