About South Valley Science and Engineering Initiative

SVSEI's mission is to provide youth engagement in STEAM through both community outreach and by providing  a safe, inclusive science and engineering fair competition for 5th-8th grade students in Morgan Hill, Gilroy, and San Martin.

SVSEI emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the STEM local community.

Our strategic focus areas are:

  • To increase local elementary, middle, and high school-aged children’s science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) literacy, communication skills, and innovative thinking abilities
  • To give these students practice with the scientific method using real-world problems of their choosing
  • To provide student support to compete successfully at local and advanced STEM competitions
  • To collaborate with local schools and community organizations to provide STEM support
  • To provide a safe, inclusive, juried science and engineering fair for 5th-8th grade students

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SVSEI Board Members

Susan Hines, Board President
Peggy Martin, Treasurer
Adam Escoto, Morgan Hill Representative
Sudha Raman, Volunteer & Judge Coordinator

For More Information & Volunteer Opportunities

SVSEI needs volunteers for both our outreach activities and the 2023 science and engineering fairs follows:
Outreach:
  • Assist with outreach, communication, and marketing of the fair.
  • Assist with classroom nature journaling lessons
  • Assist with community STEAM activity booths
Science Fair:
  • Safety review committee members
  • Judges for student projects
  • Fair registration, setup/take-down, and student supervision

If you are able to help in any of these categories, please email the SVSEI manger, Susan Hines, at [email protected].

Support South Valley Science and Engineering Initiative

To support the South Valley Science and Engineering Initiative and it's STEAM programs, donate via Paypal below or you may make checks payable to "Morgan Hill Community Foundation - SVSEI" and mail to MHCF, P.O. Box 1974, Morgan Hill, CA 95038.