On our first visit we had a boy who started the lesson grudgingly, claiming that he 'hated science, it's way boring.' By the end he was coming up to me with a huge grin exclaiming that he couldn't wait to tell his parents what he learned." - Cella Jones, John Jay HS Chapter Director, 06-07, New York

"My mom and I were  walking down a neighborhood street when a little girl ran up to me. 'I know you,' she said, 'You're the one who comes and does science at my school!' After talking with her a little more I found that she was really looking forward to us coming to her school again. Sure enough, she was there when we came, and this time her smile meant a little bit more to me than before. I wasn't just her teacher anymore-- I was her friend. And that's what I feel is special about this program: students teaching students allows for a greater mutual understanding and connection. We can still relate to one another, so not only is the learning personal, but it's reciprocal." - Mike Mian, NCSSM Chapter Co-Director, 06-07

"The mentors were very knowledgeable, energetic and patient... The lessons captured the kids' attention, and the kids really enjoyed participating in all the activities."  -Camp Counselors, Chapel Hill, NC

"Many volunteer pursuits are done in the name of college admissions, but in ScienceDays, once you get involved, the kids become your motivation.  It is a very personal experience.  I started because I love science and helping others, but now it has become a bigger experience than that.  It physically connects us with the community...there is a bond between mentors that we all understand without directly talking about it, because we have experienced helping real people in something we love.  It has amounted to much more than we had ever hoped and will inevitably be an integral part of high school and beyond." - Rajlakshmi De, Northwest Guilford HS Chapter Director, 07-08