SARSEF: Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Foundation

SARSEF creates the next generation of critical thinkers and problem solvers through STEM research. SARSEF serves over 95,000 students annually across the seven counties of Southern Arizona, offering free, year-round educational outreach to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, with particular focus on under-represented students in areas of poverty. After completing a research project, the top 5,000 students in the region compete at SARSEF’s week-long fair and are awarded over $100,000 in scholarships, trips, and cash prizes as encouragement for their work.