Silicon Valley and Stanford University School Trip

Science comes alive throughout this trip. The Exploratorium's 650+ interactive exhibits spark curiosity about physics, perception and natural phenomena, from mini tornadoes to optical illusions. At the Intel Museum, students discover the physics and materials science behind the computer chip, while the Computer History Museum traces the scientific breakthroughs that shaped computing. Stanford University's Coding & AI and Robotics & Engineering programs let students apply scientific thinking to hands-on projects. Together, these experiences show students how science drives innovation, from the smallest circuit to the biggest technological breakthroughs.

On a trip to Silicon Valley, students gain hands-on exposure to the full design process, from concept to creation. At Stanford University's Digital Media Academy, students take part in 3D Modeling & Design, Game Design, and Robotics & Engineering programs, using the same tools and techniques as real developers and engineers. At the Intel Museum, they explore how a product moves from concept to reality, uncovering the engineering behind the computer chip, while the Computer History Museum shows how technology has evolved through cycles of design and iteration. The Exploratorium's 650+ exhibits showcase the intersection of design, engineering and human interaction, and a visit to Silicon Valley itself gives students real-world context for how products are designed, prototyped and brought to market.

Silicon Valley can give help students can learn about computing from hands-on Coding & AI programs at Stanford to tracing the origins of the computer chip at the Intel and Computer History Museums. Students get a full picture of computing, from how it works to how it built the world's biggest tech companies.