Precollege:
Columbia University Science Honors Program
A highly selective Saturday morning program specifically designed for tenth and eleventh grade students. Classes are held on the Columbia University Morningside Campus during the entire academic year from Sept. through May. This program allows for advanced studies in the sciences and mathematics. The program and its courses have no tuition charges; but voluntary contributions in support of the program are appreciated.
Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences Honors Program
High school students who wish to be considered for admission to the Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences Honors Program must apply to the Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) and/or the Rutgers Business School-New Brunswick (RBS) by December 1, the Undergraduate Admissions Regular Action Due Date. Admission to the School of Arts and Sciences Honors Program is competitive and is based on a variety of factors including high school academic record, test scores, and extracurricular activities. In general, students with outstanding high school grade-point averages and SAT and/or ACT scores are offered admission to the program.
Waksman Student Scholars Program
WSSP provides opportunities for high school students and their biology teachers to participate in and contribute to authentic research projects in molecular biology and bioinformatics. This is a year- long program begins each summer with a three-week seminar and laboratory Institute held at the Waksman Institute located on the Busch Campus of Rutgers University. It continues back at each high school during the academic year when more students can become involved, and concludes the following spring with the Waksman Forum Poster Session.
Academic Resources:
MHS National Honor Society Tutoring
PhET Interactive Science Simulations
MIT's THINK Program provides selected students with a mentor and funding to conduct research of their own choosing.
Cool project tools:
Jmol: 3D molecular modeling
Gephi: visual representation software
Dia: diagram making program