The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
Open Wednesday-Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Animal Discovery Zone 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
We’ll bring our science programs to you.
Our offerings are built for you, whether you are an informal educator, a science center director, a classroom teacher, or a school and district leader.
Our services are designed to support you in using data to demonstrate the impact of your STEM learning experiences and make strategic programming decisions. We can partner with you to bring interactive, relevant, and accessible learning experiences to your audience.
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Sarah Olsen brings expertise in mixed methods research, youth development, STEM education, and persistence in STEM education. Her work is driven by a commitment to use research and evaluation to improve education outcomes. Prior to joining the Lawrence Hall of Science, she was a postdoctoral associate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension where she supported research, curriculum development, and evaluation of a wide range of science education programs for K-12 students, volunteers, and in-service teachers. Sarah’s science teaching experience spans K-12 and postsecondary levels in both classroom and outdoor learning environments. She has a B.A. in Environmental Studies with a minor in Physics from the University of California, Santa Cruz; a M.S. in Natural Resources from the University of Idaho; and a Ph.D. in Water Resources from the University of Idaho. In her doctorate work, she conducted research on the impact of out-of-school science experiences on STEM career interest and science identity for low-income and first-generation youth.