SciTech Student Learning Lab

Program Details

With over fifteen different activities to choose from for elementary, middle, and high school students, educators are able to complement and enhance the science learning that is happening in the classroom by participating in a 3-hour, self-contained lab experience lead by our instructors. All of our laboratory activities are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. Each activity is based on real-world problems and issues, allowing students to engage in scientific and engineering practices while learning content in new and challenging ways.

Policies and Procedures

Class Size

Our current capacity is 32 students. 

Student Fee

The fee to visit SciTech is $12.00 per student. There is no fee for teachers or chaperones. 

Student fees will be waived for Maryland public and charter schools in underserved communities (at least 50% of students receive Free and Reduced Meals) and those that serve students traditionally underrepresented in STEM (at least 50% of students identify as African American or Hispanic). To determine if your school is eligible,  review the Fee Waiver List (PDF).   

Permission Slip

Every student participating in a lab activity must have a signed permission slip. Teachers will submit the signed permission slips to the SciTech instructor on the day of the field trip. The permission slip is available in English and Spanish.

Payment

Payments are processed through Towson University’s invoicing system. We do not accept payments at our location. An invoice will be mailed to you separately by Towson University. Your school's federal tax identification number (EIN) is required. For acceptable forms of payment, please visit Towson University’s Student & University Billing Office website. Towson University does not accept purchase orders. 

Inclement Weather and Cancellation Policy

If your school is closed or has a delayed opening, you must contact us to reschedule your visit. If our site is closed or has a delayed opening due to inclement weather, your visit will be canceled. We follow University of Baltimore (UB) closures and delays. We will contact you the next open business day to reschedule your visit.

We reserve the right to cancel a class at any time for emergency reasons. In the event of an emergency situation, we will make every effort to reach you via phone/email. If you have any doubts about whether or not your visit is canceled, please contact us at scitech AT_TOWSON.

Make a Reservation

Complete the on-line SciTech Visit Request Form with all information and dates. We will do our best to accommodate your first choice of dates.

We will be in contact with you within 5 business days of receiving your request form. If you do not hear from us, please email scitech AT_TOWSON or call 410-385-6323. 

Tips for a Successful Visit

Arrival Information

Bus(es) may unload in front of the Colwell Center (formerly Columbus Center). Your SciTech instructor(s) will meet you in the lobby of the Colwell Center. If you are running late, please call 410-385-6323.

Lunch

A lunch break can be built into the schedule for the day of your field trip. Students may bring lunches with them and eat in our auditorium. When filling out your SciTech Visit Request Form, indicate that you would like to take a break to eat lunch during the lab. An instructor will be in contact with you to schedule the lunch break.

Accessibility

We want all visitors to SciTech to enjoy our programs. The main entrance to the Colwell Center (formerly the Columbus Center) is equipped with an elevator to the auditorium and laboratory level. Please contact us for supporting special needs within your group.

Questions?

Contact a SciTech instructor at scitech AT_TOWSON with any questions you may have.