Combining the excitement of competition with challenges in science, innovation, and beyond!

Pre-College Research Excellence Programs (PREP) are research-focused programs for Tennessee middle and high school students geared to promote STEM disciplines. Participating in PREP encourages students to pursue careers and a lifelong passion for STEM. Each program is hosted at the campus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Current PREP programs:

• Governor’s School for the Sciences & Engineering (rising high school juniors and seniors)
• Tennessee Science Olympiad (middle and high school)
• Southern Appalachian Science & Engineering Fair (middle and high school)
• Tennessee Junior Science & Humanities Symposium (high school)
• Virtual Science Club (middle and high school)