Advanced Biotechnology Institute at the Roxbury Latin School
ABI is an intensive summer program in advanced laboratory techniques and concepts in molecular biology and biotechnology. Our focus is the science of DNA, RNA, and proteins. The curriculum is designed specifically for talented and motivated high school science students who want to excel in modern molecular lab science and make a significant contribution to the world through careers in science and medicine. Check out this link http://advancedbiotechinstitute.weebly.com/for more information.
The Artemis Project
Artemis is a five-week summer program for rising 9th grade girls focused on computer science. Participants learn computer languages such as Scratch, AppInventor, HTML, CSS, and Python. They also are introduced to robotics, cryptography, artificial intelligence, and circuits. In addition, they learn how computer science is applied in the real world by hearing from guest speakers and going on field trips. BU undergraduates and/or graduate students lead the program. Lunch is included each day. There is no tuition, but a nonrefundable registration fee of $100 is required of all participants. Please visit http://www.bu.edu/lernet/artemis/ for more information.
Boston Leadership Institute
The Boston Leadership Institute offers hands-on STEM programs that are research-intensive and utilize state-of-the-art labs and equipment. They are taught by highly qualified teachers, many of whom have received advanced degrees and have been recognized for excellence in teaching and honored with teaching awards. Programs capitalize on their proximity to the world class universities, hospitals and biotech/pharma companies in the Greater Boston area for field trips and guest lectures. Intensive research programs in fields such as Biomedical Engineering, Green Chemistry, Biotech & Pharma Research and Biological Research (Synthetic Biology) focus on cutting research in specialized areas and are designed to complement rather than compete with common upper level high school courses.
The Boston Leadership Institute has received numerous awards and distinctions including being named among the top science (2012-2017) programs, top summer programs of any type (2013), and top biomedical engineering programs (2017) in the country. The Boston Globe showcased our STEM Entrepreneurship program. Johns Hopkins Imagine magazine twice featured our Biological Research program. The company also received an award in 2017 for its safety record. You may click on the provided links for brief descriptions of our science, engineering and medicine programs.
Boston University Summer Term
Under the mentorship of our distinguished faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students, high school summer Research Internship in Science & Engineering (RISE) students work on a research project designed by their professor for forty hours each week of the program. You will perform research in your chosen discipline while acquiring invaluable technical and analytical skills as well as insight into the scientific process.
We offer hands-on research opportunities in the following areas: astronomy, biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, medical laboratory research, neuroscience, physics, and psychology. For more information visit https://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/rise-internship-practicum/
Boston University School of Medicine: Pre-Med Summer Program
Please visit http://www.bumc.bu.edu/medsci/training/bu-icm/ for more details. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Maura Kelley at makelley@bu.edu.
Boston University Summer Lab
SummerLab provides students with an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of basic techniques and concepts associated with biotechnology and DNA science. This is a hands-on, laboratory-based program during which students work cooperatively in laboratories at the Boston University School of Medicine.
Students can choose from two week-long programs. Clinical Connection is focused on exploring medical research and techniques. This hands-on week introduces the use of cutting edge technology to research disease and the processes involved in the development of clinical trials for potential treatments. DNA, Genes, and Drug Production is focused on the central concepts and skills of recombinant DNA technology as it applies to biotechnology. The use of green fluorescent protein (GFP) allows students to visualize the processes of gene expression, lysis, and purification.
SummerLab is offered as either a residential program or a commuter program (for students in the Greater Boston area) and is accessible to students with disabilities.
Please visit bumc.bu.edu/citylab/summerlab for more information. There is also a banner ad attached if you would like to post it in your classrooms. Thank you for your time and we look forward to hearing from your students!
Broad Summer Scholars Program
The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, a world-renowned leader in genomics and genomic medicine, is currently seeking high school juniors with a strong interest in science to apply for the Broad Summer Scholars Program. During this six week program, students will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with Broad scientists on original research projects and will present their findings to the Broad community. For more information visit https://www.broadinstitute.org/partnerships/education/k-12-outreach/broad-summer-scholars-program.
City Lab's Summer Lab Biotechnology Program
Created in 1995, the summer program provides an opportunity for students to develop a deeper understanding of basic techniques and concepts related to DNA science. While working in teams, the students assume the role of a biotechnology company and work together to design and carry out an investigation to solve problems in biotechnology. For more information visit http://www.bumc.bu.edu/citylab/summerlab/.
Edgerton Center Summer Opportunities
Our intensive hands-on summer programs immerse young students in the dynamic environment of MIT, led by MIT students and Edgerton Center instructors. For more information visit https://edgerton.mit.edu/k-12/summer-opportunities
Jr. Tech: Making STEM Education and Careers Come Alive
Please visit https://juniortech.org/to learn about engaging STEM programs designed to broaden students' awareness of career paths in STEM, increase skills, and encourage a lifelong interest in the fields of STEM.
Harvard Medical School Summer High School Program
Do you know of a young man or young woman with a passion for medical science or an interest in healthcare fields?
Our dedicated simulation laboratory at the medical school features a state-of-the art high tech simulated patient with realistic and medically
accurate features. Students have the opportunity to“treat” their patient in an emergency room setting. During this week, students are trained in specific medical skills and terminology, scientific literacy, critical thinking and problem solving while also building their skills in
teamwork, communication, and personal health literacy.
Additionally, students will participate in staff guided tours of various Longwood Medical area partners such as Children’s, Beth Israel,
and Brigham and Women’s Hospitals.
For a description of both our school year and summer offerings, please visithttp://www.hmsmedscience.org.
Harvard Science Research Conference
HSRC is a two-day conference for high school students (sophomores, juniors, and seniors) who are passionate in the sciences, hosted on Harvard’s campus and led by Harvard students and staff. The conference will entail a series of keynote speeches, workshops, and mentoring sessions designed to encourage and promote interest in the natural sciences as well as research. Conference participants will attend presentations by renowned Harvard professors and participate in workshops on important skills such as public speaking or resume writing. Students will also interact closely with extraordinary current Harvard students in the sciences, many of whom have won top accolades from competitions such as the Intel Science Talent Search and the Siemens Competition.
Although there is a competitive application for the conference, we wish to encourage all students to apply, and we emphasize that no prior research experience is necessary. HSRC is simply intended for students who have demonstrated interests in the sciences to learn more, and our short application should not be seen as a barrier for any students.
You can find the application as well as further information and details about HSRC at https://www.hcura.org/about-hsrc.
Ivy Seed Summer Coding Camp at Harvard and MIT
Kindly check out the following links to know more about these opportunities.
Students’ Work: https://www.ivy-seed.com/student-works
Ivy Seed Website: https://www.ivy-seed.com
Ivy Seed Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Ivy-Seed-Academy-698554343493488/
Jackson Lab Student Summer Program
The Summer Student Program is designed to help students understand the nature of research science. The emphasis of this program is on methods of discovery and communication of knowledge, not the mastery of established facts.
Independent research
Under the guidance of a mentor, students integrate into an ongoing research program, develop an independent project, implement their plan, analyze the data and report their results. At the end of the summer, students present their findings to researchers, peers and parents.
Each year, the program consists of about 45 students from around the United States, from both high school and undergraduate institutions. Their varied interests and backgrounds create a lively, well-rounded atmosphere.
The Summer Student Program is available at The Jackson Laboratory (Bar Harbor, Maine) and the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine (Farmington, Conn.). Both campuses are unique and offer access to a variety of extracurricular activities. Students in Farmington have access to Boston and New York; students in Bar Harbor work adjacent to Acadia National Park.
Visit https://www.jax.org/education-and-learning/high-school-students-and-undergraduates/learn-earn-and-explore for more information.
Massachusetts Life Science Center Intership
Visit www.masslifesciences.com/programs/hsapprenticeship for more details.
Mass Bay Summer Bridge Program
Visit http://www.massbay.edu/summerbridge/ for more information.
MITES at MIT
Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES) is a rigorous six-week residential academic enrichment program for promising high school seniors – many of whom come from underrepresented or underserved communities – who have a strong academic record and are interested in studying and exploring careers in science and engineering.
This national program stresses the value and reward of pursuing advanced technical degrees and careers while developing the skills necessary to achieve success in science and engineering. In 2015, MITES served 68 students hailing from 22 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Jamaica, Mexico, and Malawi. For more information visit http://oeop.mit.edu/programs/mites.
MIT'S Women's Technology Program
The goal of this program is to spark high school girls' interest in the future study of engineering and computer science. Applicants must currently be in the 11th grade of high school. They must attend school in the U.S., or be U.S. citizens if applying from outside the U.S. See more details here. Visit http://wtp.mit.edu/ for more information.
National Youth Leadership Forum: Engineering and Technology
This program is designed specifically for high school students with an interest in engineering and technology and the many careers available in these dynamic fields. Throughout the eight days of this exciting and interactive summer program, you will reside on a prominent college campus enabling you to experience campus life and campus culture while you explore the emerging fields of sustainable design, 3-D modeling, game and web development, robotics, and the many disciplines of engineering. Please visit http://www.envisionexperience.com/explore-our-programs/nylf-engineering-and-technology for more information.
National Youth Leadership Forum: Medicine
Take your place among the nation's highest achieving high school students to gain real-world medical career experience and explore professional career opportunities in the expanding fields of medicine and health care. Please visit http://www.envisionexperience.com/explore-our-programs/nylf-medicine for more information.
NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research
Summer programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide an opportunity to spend a summer working at the NIH side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. The NIH consists of the 240-bed Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center and more than 1200 laboratories/research projects located on the main campus in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding area as well as in Baltimore and Frederick, MD; Research Triangle Park, NC; Hamilton, MT; Framingham, MA; Phoenix, AZ; and Detroit, MI. NOTE: the number of positions in Hamilton, Framingham, Phoenix, and Detroit is limited.
Internships cover a minimum of eight weeks, with students generally arriving at the NIH in May or June. The NIH Institutes and the Office of Intramural Training & Education sponsor a wide range of summer activities including lectures featuring distinguished NIH investigators, career/professional development workshops, and Summer Poster Day.
For more information visit https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/sip.
Society of Women Engineers: Outreach Event
Please visit http://web.mit.edu/swe/www/outreach_events.html for more information about available opportunities.
Research Science Institute at MIT
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) co-sponsor the Research Science Institute (RSI) and are looking for talented 11th Grade STEM Students! Do you have an interest in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics and a desire to complete a research program at an unforgettable summer research program?
See application information at: http://www.cee.org/apply-rsi
Smith College Science & Engineering Program
The Smith Summer Science and Engineering Program (SSEP) is a four-week residential program for exceptional young women with strong interests in science, engineering and medicine. Each July, select high school students from across the country and abroad come to Smith College to do hands-on research with Smith faculty in the life and physical sciences and in engineering.
Established in 1990, the SSEP annually serves more than 100 girls. Since its inception, nearly 1,800 high school students have participated, representing 46 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 53 countries. After the program, participants return to high school better prepared to tackle tough science courses and understand what to expect in college.
Smith College is among the top-rated liberal arts colleges in the United States and one of the nation's largest colleges dedicated solely to the education of women. The Smith science faculty employs some of the finest researchers and teachers in the country. In 1999 Smith became the first women's college in the nation to establish its own program in engineering science, thePicker Engineering Program.
Central to the program is a learning environment that is rich in role models. SSEP offers hands-on, cooperative, investigative and challenging learning—where girls get all of the faculty's attention as well as the opportunities and encouragement to achieve their best. Smith undergraduate students with science majors also serve as teaching assistants. For more information visit http://www.smith.edu/summer/programs_ssep.php/research.php.
Short-Term Research Experience for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP Program)
The STEP-UP Program provides hands-on summer research experience for high school and undergraduate students interested in exploring research careers. The overall goal of STEP-UP is to build and sustain a biomedical, behavioral, clinical and social science research pipeline focused on NIDDK’s core mission areas of diabetes, endocrinology and metabolic diseases; digestive diseases and nutrition; kidney, urologic and hematologic diseases.
The STEP-UP Program provides research education grants to seven institutions to coordinate three High School STEP-UP Programs and four Undergraduate STEP-UP Programs. STEP-UP is particularly interested in increasing the participation of students from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research on a national basis, including individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities.
Please visit http://www.niddk.nih.gov/research-funding/process/diversity/research-and-training-for-students/short-term-research-experience-underrepresented-persons/Pages/default.aspx for more information.
Tufts Women in Technology Conference
Please visit https://tuftswit2020.weebly.com/for more information.
WISE: Women in Science Engineering
Please visit https://swe.mit.edu/outreach/ for more information.
Young Scholars Program at Northeastern University
The Young Scholars Program offers future scientists and engineers a unique opportunity for hands-on experience while still in high school. The program is open to Boston area applicants who have completed either their sophomore or junior year in high school. It is a highly selective program, in which hundreds apply and a small cohort are accepted each year.Laboratory research experiences. Work in research laboratories within Northeastern University’s Colleges of Arts and Sciencesand Engineering. Many assignments will work with faculty affiliated with the Bernard M. Gordon Center for Subsurface Sensing and Imaging Systems (Gordon CenSSIS) the Center for High Rate Nanomanufacturing (CHN), and the newly formed ALERT center at Northeastern University. Please visit
http://www.stem.neu.edu/programs/ysp for more information.