Let's Explore Applied Physical Science (LEAPS) engages UCSB graduate and undergraduate Fellows as instructors and mentors for inquiry-based science in Grade 8 classrooms. By establishing collaboration between Fellows, science teachers, and UCSB scientists in school classrooms, the LEAPS project implements hands-on, minds-on learning experiences in physical science.

LEAPS partners with the Endowment for Youth Committee in Santa Barbara to coordinate after school clubs at junior high sites. The Fellows also help younger students to prepare for Family Science Nights that foster community interest to science education and opportunities.