BLDAP:IPMLDS is a project-based high school STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) program designed to help participants develop 21st century skills, learn about Berkeley Lab's research activities, receive college and career guidance, and develop a STEM network in a real-life work environment. The program seeks to remove barriers, such as a lack of access to professional networks and work-based opportunities, by providing strong connections to the scientific community at Berkeley Lab.
We are seeking application readers for BLDAP:IPMLDS 2026. Application readers will look over student application materials including short essay answers, teacher recommendations, etc and will award points using a provided rubric and give overall recommendations to help the K-12 team select the 2026 cohort.
Applications are due March 22nd. Readers will be given material to read over from March 30th to April 10th. There will also be an info session (~30 minutes) on March 12th at noon.
For any questions please contact A-LIFT's Lead Education Facilitator, Corbin Shatto (cshatto@lbl.gov)