About Us
Seed Initiative is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering middle school students to STEM competitions. We provide financial support and educational resources to ensure that passion and potential, not financial circumstance, pave the way for participation and success in STEM.
OUR STORY
SEED started as a substitute for a middle school science bowl club. After Horner Middle School students struggled to form a club due to a lack of support from the school, members of the Irvington High School science bowl club stepped in, forming the Bay Area Science Bowl Initiative (BASBI). BASBI recruited volunteers from Irvington High School to teach the five science bowl topics: biology, chemistry, physics, earth and space science, and math. Over the summer of 2024, every weekday for seven weeks, BASBI taught online classes to over 100 Horner students interested in science bowl. At the end of the program, BASBI hosted an in-person tournament simulating the science bowl competition experience. The program was renamed to the SEED (Science Engagement and Educational Development) Initiative, which strives to bring to middle school students what BASBI did: advanced knowledge of important scientific topics and a passion for science bowl competitions.
Key Milestones for Seed Initiative
Our Journey So Far
May 2024
Seed Initiative Founded
Established with the mission to support aspiring Science Bowl students.
June 2024
Launched First Program
Began providing financial aid and lessons
August 2024
Hosted In-Person Tournament
Hosted our first in-person tournament capturing all elements of an actual Science Bowl competition
November 2024
Start of 24-25 Program
Expanded to our first intensive online program.
February 2025
Hosted Horner Science Bowl Tryouts
In-person Science Bowl tryouts simulating competitive environment
March 2025
Sent First Team to Regionals
Provided targeted support leading to regionals participation
See Examples of Our Focused Initiatives
Impactful Programs in Action
We translate our mission into action through dedicated programs like our comprehensive Summer online program and the intensive '24-'25 Winter Bootcamp. These programs provide structured learning, practical skill-building, and valuable competition experience.
Our Collective Impact
Students Supported
Financial Aid Disbursed
Chapters Started
Join Our Mission
Help us continue to provide essential support and opportunities for deserving middle school students. Whether you volunteer your time, spread the word, or make a donation, your contribution makes a real difference.