Since 1991, the University of Chicago's Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics has connected students from Chicago Public Schools with world-class astronomers and physicists.
The Space Explorers program, run by the Kavli Institute, initially focused on introducing high school students to cosmology and its related research. Over time, it has broadened to different areas of science, allowing students to explore various scientific interests.
Students in the program learn open-ended problem-solving skills by tweaking their designs week after week.
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Author's summary: Chicago youth explore science with the Space Explorers program.