About the Project

The Capital Region Engineering Science Technology (CREST) project will provide students with hands-on experiences to build their interest and knowledge in science, engineering, math, and technology. Students will meet with designated advisors on a weekly basis to explore a variety of STEM activities and concepts. In addition, they will be given the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and acquired skills at two regional events. At these events, students will work in teams to tackle a variety of science, math, and engineering challenges and get an opportunity to share their passion for STEM with students from around the Capital region. The students will participate in a variety of activities such as building and launching water bottle rockets, identifying minerals, building wind turbines, and investigating STEM or scientific concepts such as force and motion, properties of matter, and steps of the engineering design process.