Research Opportunities Database for High School Students

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Our two-week High School Science Enrichment Program is for talented high school students interested in learning about research, biotechnology and public health in the context of hepatitis B and liver cancer. In addition to lab research, students learn about public health issues in research, enjoy guest lectures, and attend professional seminars.

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"Partner with Central Bucks School District to host an AP Chemistry Class here at the PA Biotechnology Center for students from each of the Central Bucks School District’s 3 high schools. The class is held at the center each day and uses our teaching lab for class days that involve lab time. These students are enrolled in our after-school program and are assigned to mentors to complete an independent research project. Student participants take a course on-site, either AP Chemistry or a Biotechnology Research Elective, and take part in a research internship with a mentor. During this experience, participants also engage in an independent research project."

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The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) Governor's School is a 4-week summer residential school provided in cooperation with The Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary, and the students are housed at Christopher Newport University. This program has been serving high-achieving high school students throughout Virginia and providing participants with authentic experiences in marine research. Each summer, VIMS hosts up to 6 students who have demonstrated an interest in and aptitude for marine science.

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Reach for the Stars: Computational Models for Teaching and Learning in Physics, Astronomy and Computer Science is a GK-12 program funded by the National Science Foundation, with support from CIERA and Northwestern University. This NSF program places STEM graduate student fellows in K-12 science classrooms for the academic year.

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BioChemCoRe (formerly known as CompChemBioCAMP) was conceived and initially launched as a program aimed at increasing the retention of talented young women in science. The uniquely multi-faceted approach BioChemCoRe takes to encourage female scientists stems from the belief that a career in research extends beyond the laboratory. BioChemCoRe considers learning from experience essential to a student’s progress and building a strong network crucial for the student’s continued success. BioChemCoRe also recognizes the importance of exposure to international perspectives

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The Medical Physician Engineers, Scientists, and Clinicians Preparatory program is designed to establish a multifaceted training program designed to ensure talented, diverse high school and college students are exposed to opportunities for STEM related professional development and mentorship with the end goal of preparing future physician-scientists, physician-engineers, biomedical researchers and clinical care providers.

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The Drexel University Digital Development Camp is a three-week in-person summer program led by College of Computing & Informatics (CCI) faculty and student leaders. Open to rising high school sophomores, juniors, seniors and accepted CCI first-year students.

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The Project STEM Residential High School Summer Research Program is an opportunity for high school students interested in STEM fields to experience research first-hand at a college level while also getting to know Indiana University. This two-week long program will take place June 18 through June 30. At the end of the program, participants will present a poster of their work. The high school students will receive guidance from faculty and graduate researchers to experience a realistic research setting at a college level.

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"The HRE is an affordable and accessible way for students looking to take their science education to the next level and bolster a college resume, participants design and create an original research project while being mentored by a professional scientist. Students see through the project from conception to publication by conducting field research (or compiling pre-existing available datasets) and learning how to analyze their findings. Students complete the program with a finalized research presentation and a formal research paper that will be submitted for publication. Location: Online meetings, independent research in the location of the student’s choosing."

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The Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program Summer Student Program is specifically designed for high school students seeking practical exposure to laboratory techniques. Through this program, students get the opportunity to engage in independent research projects and participate in various training sessions and tours. The program aims to cultivate their interest in translational research on the clinical side and foster a passion for science. Please note that housing arrangements are not provided as part of the program.