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Learn more about Wow Science
Wow Science is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating and promoting students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math. We are an academic enrichment program that features targeted education through online one-on-one tutoring, online classes, participative science experiments and projects, activity-based math, educational games and simulations, exploration of the intersection of art and science, and thrilling field trips. Our mission is fulfilled through online classes and tutoring, science camps, in-school programs, afterschool programs, Saturday science programs, and other special events designed to promote children’s interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).
501(c)(3) is an IRS designation for nonprofit organizations that meet specific requirements. The IRS provides a deduction, for federal income tax purposes, to donors who make charitable contributions to most types of 501(c)(3) organizations.
The mission of Wow Science is to spark, cultivate and promote students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Wow Science has been working to increase children’s interest in STEM since 2010.
Our online teachers are hand-selected teachers who have a strong interest in science and math. All of them are certified teachers. Our tutors are teachers and college students who have demonstrated a strong interest in a particular subject.
Yes. Students can enroll in a live class or sign up for a self-directed class. In a live class, all students sign on at one time and a teacher leads each session. Students use a computer with a microphone to sign into an online classroom environment. They can participate in classes, watch videos and ask questions during the class. In a self-directed environment, the classes are already done. Each student attends at his or her own pace and convenient time.
Our classes are designed for students in K-12 and adults. You will be able to see eligibility for each session when you sign up.