Science
https://chemistry.stanford.edu/outreach/community-outreach/shadow-program-high-school-students
Inspiring Future Scientists through Shadowing (IFSS)
The Stanford Department of Chemistry hosts the Inspiring Future Scientists Through Shadowing (IFSS) program each summer. This program gives rising juniors and seniors in high school an opportunity to experience cutting-edge chemical research while shadowing a graduate student mentor as they work in the laboratory.
Eligibility
Students MUST be over the age of 16 by the start of the program. We encourage applications from US citizens and permanent residents - particularly women and under-represented minorities. Preference will be given to local students, as no on-campus housing is available for this program. Participants must arrange for their own transportation to/from the Stanford Campus. There is no cost to participate.
Application Information
The IFSS application will be posted June 1st and be due June 30th. Students will be notified of their status by July 5th.
SPINWIP
The Stanford Program for Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Physics (SPINWIP) is a virtual summer outreach program hosted by the Stanford Physics Department, designed to get high-school girls excited about physics. This 3-week program is completely free to participants, and is held through video chat. First-generation students and students from underrepresented backgrounds in physics are particularly encouraged to apply. Absolutely no prior knowledge of physics or coding is required.
Students will learn about cutting edge research in physics in fields such as quantum physics, quantum computing, astrophysics, and cosmology. They will learn how to code in Python, and then apply their coding skills to physics-based projects. Students will attend lectures by Stanford professors and researchers and work in small groups led by Stanford undergraduates, as well as attend college planning and career development workshops. Students will have the opportunity to form mentorship relationships with Stanford students and professors.
Dates: July weekdays
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PST (the program will not take the entire time every day; exact schedule will vary day-to-day)
Eligibility: High-school age students. Students from countries outside the US are welcome to apply. Preference will be given to first-generation students, and students from underrepresented backgrounds in physics, as well as rising juniors. While this program is geared towards women in physics, students of all genders and gender identities are welcome to apply.
Apply by May 1
https://physics.stanford.edu/about/equity-and-inclusion/spinwip
https://earth.stanford.edu/academics/young-investigators
High school internships: Be a young investigator
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At the School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences, high school students spend the summer working in research laboratories. Students are supervised directly by graduate students, post docs and lab managers. This program enables graduate students to serve as supervisors, prepares high school students for college and helps strengthen the connections between Stanford and local high schools. Since 2004, over 250 high school students have worked in our research labs and learned about the process of science first hand. We offer several different options, with different areas of focus and time commitments. Regularly we have talks, lab tours, and field trips as a group that have been turned into our remote education program during the pandemic. This is a time that interns get to learn about the broad field of Earth and environmental sciences.
Summer at Carnegie Mellon - SAMS
The Summer Academy for Math and Science (SAMS) provides opportunities for students from underrepresented communities to explore STEM-related fields.
As SAMS Scholars, students engage in a rigorous curriculum taught by our renowned faculty and staff who are deeply committed to student success. The program allows students to develop deeper understanding in areas such as mathematics, biology, and physics via traditional classroom instruction, through hands-on projects and sustained engagement with world-renowned faculty and skilled staff mentors. In addition to their academic experiences, students also have the opportunity to collaborate, and develop meaningful relationships with peers from across the country.
Through SAMS and other outreach initiatives, the university:
Develops a diverse and supportive community of STEM Scholars interested in attending top-tier universities.
Strengthens students’ commitment to pursuing STEM-related disciplines.
Broadens students understanding and access to opportunities made available through study in STEM.
Equips students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be successful STEM scholars.
Sites with Multiple STEM opportunities.
https://people.rit.edu/~gtfsbi/Symp/highschool.htm
https://www.pathwaystoscience.org/K12.aspx
https://cty.jhu.edu/resources/academic-opportunities/internships/science.html
https://www.thestemnet.com/resource/stem-internships-and-summer-opportunities-high-school-students
https://www.marylandzoo.org/volunteer/
Zoo Teen Volunteer Program
The Maryland Zoo’s teen volunteers are passionate about the environment, conservation, and animals. Zoo Teens have the opportunity to volunteer as educators, Conservation Crew members, directional guides and more!
Requirements for Zoo Teen volunteers:
14-17 years old (by June 22nd) and entering 8th-12th grade in fall
Available to attend a one week mandatory training at the start of the summer*
Available to volunteer regularly in July and August
Ability to volunteer eight hours per month during the school year
A teen-owned email address (not a parent’s)
Ability to work on a team and independently
Willingness to work in all weather conditions
A passion for wildlife and wild places!
*We will offer more than one training week option in an effort to accommodate work and/or travel schedules.
https://www.mdsci.org/support/volunteer/
Maryland Science Center
Youth Volunteer Opportunities
For those ages 14 – 17, MSC offers youth volunteer positions. Gain new skills and explore potential career paths, while contributing to the Science Center’s mission to provide the best of informal, hands-on STEM education.
Youth volunteer opportunities are limited to specific programs at specific times of the year. High school internships are decided on a case-by-case basis, also depending on the time of year. All potential youth volunteers must complete and return a Youth Volunteer Application, indicating what program they’re interested in, along with other program-specific documents, and should be prepared for a potential interview. Please contact Diane Bellomo, Volunteer Coordinator, by phone 410-779-1627 or email dbellomo@mdsci.org to receive a Youth Volunteer Application.
Youth applications are being accepted now for Camp-In. Be sure to look at the current Camp-In calendar first, so you know what dates are available: www.mdsci.org/learn/camps-activities/camp-in
All youth volunteers must:
Work well with children and teenagers
Possess excellent communication skills
Have the ability to follow directions
Be comfortable interacting with the public
Be adaptable to changing situations
Work well independently and in a team atmosphere
Student Programs Youth Exhibit Guide Program
The National Aquarium Youth Exhibit Guide Program gives local high school students the opportunity to spend a summer volunteering with our staff and in our exhibits, sharing in the Aquarium's unique mission and magic.
Participants increase their knowledge of marine environments, assist in enhancing guests' experiences, learn from our expert staff and meet people from all over the world.
Requirements
Applicants must:
1. have successfully completed ninth grade and at least one high school science course.
2. be environmentally aware.
3. demonstrate an interest in marine biology.
4. enjoy interacting with, talking to and assisting guests of all ages.
Benefits
Volunteering at the Aquarium provides a unique learning opportunity and valuable work experience with a wide range of benefits. As a guide in the galleries, you will enjoy:
1. a realistic look at marine biology and STEM careers.
2. an opportunity to fulfill your school's community service requirements.
3. a chance to meet new friends with shared interests.
4. an array of marine life training classes.
5. social opportunities and activities.
6. free parking during volunteer hours.
7. staff discounts and privileges.
8. a fun and educational summer!
The 2020 Youth Exhibit Guide Program application will be posted December and applications will be due by January 31 After applications are received, we will contact you to arrange appointments for interviews in February.
https://www.aqua.org/Connect/Student-Programs/youth-exhibit-guide-program
https://www.umes.edu/cscgeosciences/
Geosciences Bridge Program
The Geosciences Bridge Program offers a 6-week paid internship for students planning to pursue careers in the geosciences. The program includes lectures, field trips, hands-on activities, two for-credit college courses, housing, meals, travel to and from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), and a stipend.
The Program will run from June - August. All application materials (student application, teacher, counselor and parent forms) must be in by April
The program is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center (LMRCSC) at UMES. The program introduces high school seniors to ocean sciences, atmospheric sciences, and geographic information systems (GIS)/Remote Sensing techniques. The activities provided and experience on campus strengthen students’ knowledge of mathematics, teach them life skills that will prepare them for college life, and enhance their academic performance through advisement, social support, and tutorial services.
This collaborative summer program is designed to recruit and train high school students, particularly from underrepresented groups, in various areas of the Geosciences field.
https://www.training.nih.gov/histep
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Intramural Training & Education and Office of Scientific Workforce Diversity are proud to host the High School Scientific Training and Enrichment Program (HiSTEP). The goal of HiSTEP is to expand the pipeline of students interested in biomedical and healthcare careers by providing opportunities for high school students from schools with a large population of financially-disadvantaged students. We encourage current high school juniors interested in STEM-M (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medically-related) fields to apply.
HiSTEP students will take part in a six-week, full-time summer internship located on the main NIH campus in Bethesda, MD from June to August. HiSTEP students will explore the breadth of the scientific enterprise, the importance of biomedical research, and many STEM-M careers. They will participate in workshops, lectures, and hands-on activities. Students will receive Transhare benefits to cover the cost of public transportation and a stipend determined by their education level completed prior to starting at the NIH.
The George Mason University Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program was established in 2007 by Dr. Lance Liotta, Dr. Emanuel Petricoin III, Dr. Virginia Espina, and Amy Adams to give high school and undergraduate students, who have an interest in STEM, access to real-world, hands-on research.
Students work one-on-one with faculty researchers at George Mason University and collaborating institutions using state-of-the-art technology to solve hypothesis driven questions in Biochemistry, Biodefense, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Genomics, GeoInformation Science (GIS), Mathematical Modeling, Medicine, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience, Serious Game Design, Sports Medicine, Physics, and Proteomics.
As part of the 7-9 week full-time training, students:
Gain hands-on experience using cutting-edge sophisticated equipment and technologies,
Develop and exercise scientific writing and communication skills
Explore STEM career choices through discussion forums and meetings with role models
Develop and exercise creative skills, crucial to performing innovative research
Hard work often pays off with participants' names published in scientific journals and their work presented at scientific conferences.
Applications open November 15 and close February 1
Welcome to SCA!
We heard that you would like to learn more about SCA youth programs.
Conservation work with SCA is about building trails, improving habitat, and protecting natural resources, all while building your skills as a leader, team member and problem solver. If that sounds interesting to you, read on!
As a high school student or graduating senior, you can choose from 3 different SCA programs:
Participants on SCA summer and school-year Community Crews stay close to home, do conservation service work with other students from their community, and learn important job, life and leadership skills. In many cities, these positions are even paid!
Check out this video of an SCA Community Crew in action.
To be eligible for Community Crews, you must:
Be 15-19 years old
Be a high school student or graduating senior
Live in one of the following cities: Baltimore, MD; Camden, NJ; Chicago, IL; Greensburg, PA; Harrisburg, PA; Houston, TX; Hunterdon County, NJ; Jersey City, NJ; Johnstown/Altoona, PA; Menlo, CA; Newark, NJ; New York City, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area, CA; Seattle, WA; Washington, DC; Wilkes-Barre, PA; Williamsport, PA
Participants on SCA summer Regional Crews work on conservation service projects with other students from their region. Some Regional Crews camp the whole time, while others commute from home everyday. All participants learn important job, life and leadership skills.
Check out this video of an SCA Regional Crew in action.
To be eligible for Regional Crews, you must:
Be 15-19 years old
Be a high school student or graduating senior
Live in one of the following regions: Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, or one of the other locations listed on this page
Participants on SCA National Crews come together to do conservation service projects with other students from around the country (and beyond). Participants camp while working on conservation service projects and learning important job, life and leadership skills.
Check out this video of an SCA National Crew in action.
To be eligible for National Crews, you must:
Be 15-19 years old
Be a high school student or graduating senior
Be willing to travel away from home and camp for 2 to 5 weeks
If you decide that SCA is the right choice for you, you can start an application today!
Still have questions? Contact SCA at Recruiting@thesca.org.
https://naturalhistory.si.edu/education/youth-programs/yes-teen-internship-program
The Youth Engagement through Science (YES!) internship is a career immersion and science communication program for youth between the ages of 14-19, who are currently enrolled in high school (grades 9-11) in the Washington D.C. region. The YES! program, which runs from June-November, gives interns practical experience through a hands-on science internship with Smithsonian science staff. By participating in the program, teens will also have access to behind-the-scenes tours and field trips, creative studio workshops, college preparatory classes, and the opportunity to create their own science communication video.
https://naturalhistory.si.edu/education/youth-programs/yes-teen-internship-program
How to Apply:
Applications for the next cohort will open in November.
Email youthNMNH@si.edu(link sends e-mail) to be placed on our mailing list for notifications. The certificate of completion received at the end of our Natural History Investigations After School Programs can be used to demonstrate the interest in science necessary for acceptance into the Youth Engagement through Science (YES!) internship program.
What Is In It for You?
Research internships with a Smithsonian science mentor in various science disciplines across the National Museum of Natural History.
Training Courses where you will learn how to effectively engage public audiences and your peers in science topics.
A chance to meet teens who share similar science interests.
Field trips and behind-the-scenes tours.
College preparation courses from YES! alumni and local college visits.
A stipend of $2,500.
Questions? Call (202) 633-4588 or email youthnmnh@si.edu
Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program
Description:
The Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program (Hutton Program) is an educational program sponsored by the American Fisheries Society (AFS) for high school students. The principal goal of the Hutton Program is to increase diversity within the Fisheries Profession and to stimulate interest in careers in Fisheries science and management among groups underrepresented in the fisheries professions, including minorities and women.
The Hutton Program is a paid summer internship and mentoring program for students in grades 11 (juniors) and 12 (seniors) interested in pursuing science disciplines associated with natural resource and environment management. Under the Hutton Program, selected students benefit from an eight week hands-on fisheries science summer experience in a marine and/or freshwater setting.
ARE YOU…
a middle or high school student looking for a unique summer internship with an opportunity to live and study on a college campus?
a high school student looking to improve your resume for college?
a teacher looking for opportunities to expand your students’ view of agriculture?
a parent looking for learning opportunities for your teen?
Look no further… the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers you an opportunity of a lifetime.
AgDiscovery is a unique opportunity for students to gain a first-hand look at the many career paths open to them in the agricultural sciences. For those interested in an agricultural career, AgDiscovery is a great way to get started. Read on to learn more about this year’s program, including dates, locations, cost information, eligibility, and how to apply.
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Diversity In Vision Research & Ophthalmology (DIVRO)
The NEI is seeking exceptional candidates for its Diversity In Vision Research and Ophthalmology (DIVRO) summer internship program.
The mission of the NEI is to conduct and support research that helps prevent and treat eye diseases and other vision disorders. Because we believe that a diverse group of scientists plays a crucial role in accomplishing this mission, NEI seeks to increase the number of scientists from groups traditionally underrepresented in vision research by promoting career development opportunities for science students interested in pursuing a career in research.
The DIVRO program offers each participant the opportunity to work closely with leading research scientists in the Division of Intramural Research and provides hands-on training in a research environment that will prepare them to continue their studies and advance their careers in basic and clinical research. Interns typically work 8-12 weeks at the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD or at the Twinbrook facility at Fishers Lane in Rockville, MD. Internships may begin between mid-May and the beginning of July. They will also attend seminars and workshops hosted by the NEI and by the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE). Students are provided a monthly stipend that is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The NIH is unable to provide housing for summer interns. However, please see the NIH OITE website for some helpful suggestions on finding housing (link is external).
DIVRO supports students who are seventeen years of age by June 15 (and cannot start in the lab until they are seventeen) and older who are enrolled at least half-time in high school or in an accredited U.S. college, university or professional (medical, dental, veterinary) school and have completed course work relevant to biomedical, behavioral, or statistical research. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) or science course GPA of 3.2 or better on a 4.0 scale, and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. For high school students, they must reside approximately 40 miles of the NIH Bethesda campus at the time of application if they are not eighteen by June 15
DIVRO interns are required to present at the NIH Summer Intern Poster Day in August Students with relatives who work at the NEI are not eligible for an internship in the NEI program; however, we encourage these students to pursue internships at another NIH institute. Interested candidates must apply through the NIH Summer Internship Program (link is external) and indicate the following information: For Question #8 of the on-line application, Preferred Institute/Center (IC): National Eye Institute (NEI). Additionally interested candidates must email Dr. Cesar Perez-Gonzalez (cesarp@nei.nih.gov (link sends e-mail)) after their application is completed. Applications opened December and close on March 1
NOTE: For high school students, students are selected by the NEI Office of the Scientific Director and they should contact the Summer Intern Program Coordinator for consideration first. They should not contact principal investigators. All requests are subject to approval by the Summer Intern Program Coordinator. Please visit the High School Summer Internship Program on the OITE website (link is external) for more information.