Research Opportunities Database for High School Students

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RSI (Research Science Institute) is indeed highly regarded and competitive, attracting a large pool of applicants each year. With its rigorous selection process, accepting only 80 students out of over 1,500 applicants, it represents a unique opportunity for talented high school students to engage in cutting-edge research and receive mentorship from leading scientists and researchers. The program's immersive experience spans six weeks, with the initial week dedicated to STEM lectures to provide a strong foundation. The following five weeks focus on individual research projects, allowing students to delve deep into their chosen field of study. RSI not only offers valuable research experience but also enhances students' academic profiles, increasing their chances of gaining admission to top-tier colleges and universities, including MIT. For those considering applying to RSI, it is important to familiarize themselves with the program's requirements, application process, and expectations to maximize their chances of success.

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The goal of this program is to develop problem solving, organization, creative thinking, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills that will support future career goals and aspirations. Tier 1 courses offer students a foundation in ocean sciences, specifically marine biology and related disciplines. Students will explore the diversity of life and how biological, chemical and physical processes drive ecosystem dynamics in a marine environment. Each course is designed to target relevant, contemporary environmental issues while providing a pathway for students to participate in our Tier 2, research workshops. Tier 1 courses are also designed for students who are simply interested in learning more about the marine environment and associated marine science career pathways.

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In partnership with Boz Institute, we will offer a unique science research learning experience. Our programs will involve field work, fundamental molecular biology topics, modern laboratory techniques, and relevant bioinformatics and statistical applications. Learn to synthesize life science fundamentals, review literature, formulate hypotheses and design experiments, collect and process samples, execute experiments, analyze data, and showcase your work through poster presentations attended by local scientists and industry leaders.

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The Research Mentorship Program is a highly competitive summer program designed for ambitious and high-achieving high school students from around the world. The program offers the opportunity to engage in practical, university-level research in various disciplines, including economics. Students are paired with mentors who are graduate students, postdocs, or faculty members and work closely with them on their chosen research project. Throughout the program, students learn valuable skills such as writing technical papers in a professional manner and presenting their research findings at formal academic symposiums. Additionally, successful completion of the program grants students university credits that will be documented on their permanent record at UC Santa Barbara. The Research Mentorship Program provides a remarkable opportunity for students to immerse themselves in research, gain hands-on experience, and develop essential skills for their academic and professional journeys.

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This program, known as RABS, allows strong, research-oriented students to collaborate on research projects with some of Cornell's top academics and doctoral fellows. Students can spend 40 hours or more per week on a research group, which makes the program difficult. Students prepare oral presentations and written reports suitable for publication at the end of the six-week course

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Widely recognized as the most prestigious science and match competition in the US, The Regeneron Science Talent Search identifies and empowers young scientists who are developing solutions to society's urgent challenges. Nearly 1,900 students participate each year by submitting original research in critical scientific fields. Unlike other high school competitions, the Regeneron STS aims to recognize, inspire, and engage the most promising scientists among high school seniors in the US.

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Participants in the Tanner Lab Summer Research Experience will get the chance to work in a collaborative research environment that straddles physical chemistry and bioengineering. We are trying to create effective nanomedicines to cure all kinds of diseases. Students that would enjoy this research are those that want to use science to improve human health and are interested in digging in to understand ‘why’ on the smallest scales.

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A collaborative effort aimed at understanding how polyploidy (possessing additional sets of chromosomes) impacts regulation of gonadal hormones and stress hormones in the charismatic gray treefrog species complex, which possesses varying numbers of chromosomes. This summer research opportunity has two options designed for students with varying interests in gaining field and/or lab experience.

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Students will have the opportunity to spend up to 6 hours a day in a state-of the-art research laboratory developing new catalysts for artificial photosynthesis, a process in which sunlight is used to convert water (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) into energy-rich chemical fuels. Students that would enjoy this research are those who are interested in renewable energy and a career in science.

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Rebel Research Scholars offers hands-on, faculty-led research experiences in our labs held during the summer for high school students interested in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). Under the guidance and mentorship of experienced research faculty, students will spend about seven hours each day conducting research in a university laboratory setting