Programs for Grades 5–12 Students - University of Houston
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College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

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Programs for Grades 5–12 Students

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM) is committed to increasing the interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields. NSM sponsors numerous activities and areas of support throughout the year. Starting as early as elementary school, students can be exposed to the exciting world of STEM.

Explore the opportunities offered by grade level.

Elementary/Middle School Student Programs

Full STEM Ahead! Camp

The Full STEM Ahead! Camp offers junior scientists five fun-filled, themed days of hands-on activities involving environmental science, biology including frog dissections, physics, technology, and much more. Whether your child is experienced with STEM or just starting to show an interest, this camp has everything kids need to build their STEM knowledge and have tons of fun!

High School Student Programs

UH Math Contest

UH Math Contest

Held each year in January or February, the contest consists of nine individual exams (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Number Sense, Statistics, Calculus, Physics and Calculator), a Smackdown Event, and a team project. Trophies and scholarships are awarded to the top students from each individual exam and to the top teams for the project exam. Overall team trophies are awarded to schools based on student performance in the individual and team competitions.

U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad – Greater Houston

American Chemical Society

The U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad, sponsored by the American Chemical Society (ACS), is a multi-tiered competition designed to stimulate and promote achievement in high school chemistry. The ACS Greater Houston Section organizes the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad local competition held in early March at the University of Houston. From that event, approximately 15 top-performing students are nominated for the national competition held in late April. National exams are hosted around the country, UH is one of the national exam locations. Four students are chosen to represent the U.S. in the International Chemistry Olympiad held in July and hosted by a participating country.