Faculty and students in the Department of Physics participate in various outreach activities throughout the year, aiming to promote physics and spark interest among high school students.

Below is a list of some of our department's regular activities:

• Michigan Science Olympiad
  All members of our physics faculty participate in this annual Michigan Science Olympiad.
• Super Science Saturday
• Kentwood High School Career Day Center
• Science is for Girls (since 2000)
• Upward Bound
• Science Technology and Engineering Preview Summer (STEPS) Camp
  Grand Valley University has taken steps to introduce young girls and minorities to the possibility of careers in science, technology, and engineering through a special summer camp known in short as STEPS camp. Our physics faculty participates in the program every year.
• Tutoring and Physics demonstration shows at local area K12 schools
• Math and Science Update
• OMA's KCP Days
• OMA's Gear Up Days
• Student Visitation Days
• Public Schools in-service training