Resources for students & educators

At SLAC, we strive to solve real-world problems through science and innovation. Be a part of a growing community in STEM. Find out about our educational and internship programs and participate in our lectures and events. Teachers can find materials here for educating STEM in the classroom and the real-world impact of our tools and techniques.

Educational & internship programs

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STEM opportunities

Are you interested in an internship opportunity that will provide you with enriching experiences? Do you want to be a part of a community that strives to solve real-world problems through science and innovation?

Education & Internship Programs

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Public Tours

Sign up for a virtual tour with live guides, launch our interactive, self-paced tour or register for an in-person tour at SLAC. The tour destinations are designed to give you the most exciting and informative views of the lab.

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Story highlights

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News Brief

As a member of a collaborative team led by General Atomics, SLAC will help bridge basic research programs with the growing fusion industry.

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News Brief

This is the first measurement of its kind and will enable researchers to evaluate electron dynamics in a new range of super-small particles, valued ...

Graphic depiction of light exciting electrons on a sub-nanometer particle

News Brief

Scientists studying laser-plasma proton acceleration made an unexpected breakthrough, simultaneously resolving multiple long-standing problems although they had only aimed to address one.