The Science Career Ladder is an innovative education and employment program that provides fun and meaningful work experiences to high school and college students. Through the program, students are trained to:

• Interact with nearly 500,000 visitors each year
• Explain over 450 hands-on science exhibits
• Perform science demonstrations and activities
• Help facilitate our educational programs and workshops

High school students can apply as Explainer Volunteers, with the possibility of promotion to a paid Explainer Intern position after one semester. College students can apply to become paid Explainers.

The SCL is designed to benefit not only the visitors and NYSCI staff, but the greater education community as well.

Undergraduate science majors who are interested in becoming certified science teachers can join CLUSTER (Collaboration for Leadership in Urban Science Teaching, Evaluation and Research).

Once Explainers have graduated from the SCL they are welcome to stay connected through our SCL Alumni Program.

Museums and science centers interested in developing their own Science Career Ladders or exploring future partnerships with NYSCI may contact Jennifer Correa at jcorrea@nysci.org or 718-699-0005 ext. 345 for more information.