About Schmahl Science Workshops
A successful record of respected research by students
Our award-winning Individual Research Program guides junior and senior high school students through the research life cycle. Recognition of former students' science fair entries is a testament to the Schmahl Science approach. Current students focus on fulfilling an authentic research experience culminating in inquiries toward publication and other presentation opportunities.
Individual Research Program (formerly ASRP)
As of 2019
Our students have continued to win awards at science fair as a natural by-product of their enthusiasm and research accomplishments. Additionally, some students have published papers or received special opportunities as a next step beyond their research at Schmahl Science.
Former student, Samuel Kim is spotlighted in the below article.
Former student, Shiloh Curtis won the TopPrize of the California State Fair in 2014.
Since 1996
Over 500 SSW students have earned recognition including science fair awards and honors, patents and more.
- Top School, and Top teacher awards
- Isabelle Stone Award Grand Prizes
- Grand Prizes and Alternate Grand Prizes Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) awards
- California State Science Fair (CSSF) awards
- BioGenius Competition
- Broadcom Masters Competition
- Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge semifinalist awards
- ISWEEP
- Awards from scientific and engineering societies: the Society of Woman Engineers, American Society of Microbiology and American Society of Material Science
- Patents pending: bio-films to minimize liquefaction, water filtration and antimicrobial agents
- Internships at leading Bay Area companies
- Full scholarships to the COSMOS Student Research Program
- Cash prizes of over $50,000