science projects. prepare students for life.

The Synopsys Silicon Valley Science & Technology Outreach Foundation supports teachers and students developing science projects at K-12 public and private not for profit 501(c)(3) schools in California and select schools affiliated with regional offices of Synopsys, Inc. In addition to serving as the major sponsor of the Synopsys Championship, Foundation programs and competitions include sciencepalooza!, science-o-rama!, sciberpalooza!, The Advanced Science Research Facility, The Advanced Science Research Class, SuperSchool teacher training seminars, i 3 (initiate. investigate. innovate.) program, the Synopsys Outreach Foundation n + 1 Prize, the Green + 1 Challenge and Science Fair 101 for Parents.

• Support for Teachers
• sciberpalooza!
• i 3 Program
• Green + 1

The Foundation offers a range of Science Project Support to teachers and students developing science projects.

Get started by choosing a location:

• Santa Clara County, CA
• Other California Counties
• Hillsboro, OR
• Marlborough, MA

sciberpalooza! is a virtual science fair for 6th grade students at public and private not for profit 501(c)(3) schools in California. (Parental consent to participate is required) Students who have completed science projects are invited to fill out an entry form, record and upload a video presentation of their project on Youtube and compete for cash prizes.

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Are you a 4th, 5th or 6th grader at a public or private not for profit 501(c)(3) school located in California? Do you want to explore how science and technology work in your home, backyard and neighborhood AND earn a certificate of accomplishment and a $15 gift certificate from Amazon.com?

Click on the link below. (Parental consent to participate is required)

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  Learn more at http://i3science.org

You're invited to participate in the Green + 1 Challenge! Our non-profit foundation is awarding 10 grants to California K-8 teachers in the amount of $2,000 each to help them undertake class or school-wide projects intended to have a positive and measurable impact on the environment.

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SuperSchool Teacher Training Seminars

The Foundation periodically offers FREE grade-specific teacher training seminars that are designed and taught by teachers, tied to California's Science Content Standards and approved for Continuing Education Units.

Please check back soon. The new SuperSchool schedule will be announced shortly.