STEM

"Science Buddies is looking for top high school science students who want to share their love of science by volunteering as Experts on our Online Ask an Expert Forums.

• New Volunteers: If you have not volunteered with Science Buddies before, please review the information on this page.
  Then fill out the application to be a Science Buddies Expert.

Requirements

• U.S. high school student, grades 10-12

• Reliable email & Internet access

• Minimum of one high school science class if you have previously participated in a science fair

• Or, minimum of 2 high school science classes if no previous science fair experience

• Strong science and math grades

• Must successfully complete the online orientation process"

"Each year, the New York Academy of Sciences selects an international cohort of passionate high school students (ages 13-17) to become part of The Junior Academy, who join a dynamic global network of like-minded peers and mentors. Students work together on Launchpad, the Academy’s unique, online platform. Launchpad enables students and STEM professionals to collaborate virtually as they compete in project-based challenges focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to competing in global challenges, students develop STEM and research experience while advancing vital 21st-century skills such as leadership, communication, and collaboration.

Junior Academy students work together on challenges in self-selected, international teams of up to 6 members. Each team can work with a STEM professional who serves as a mentor for the duration of the 10-week challenge period. Our mentors are all highly motivated STEM leaders from academia, industry, and research.

The Academy presents challenges twice per year. Challenges run from September through December and again from January through May."

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"We are excited to announce the expansion of the Science Alliance Program to students in grades 9-10. Students can choose the topics they want to explore: anthropology, astrophysics, conservation science, Earth science, and evolutionary biology. 

During the school year, Science Alliance High School runs three sessions: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Courses will meet once or twice a week on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 pm. Please see course listings for meeting dates and times.

Fees

Fall, Winter, and Spring Courses range from $500 - $1,000 each depending on the length of the course.

Tuition Assistance

A limited number of reduced tuition (50% off) and free tuition seats are available.

"SSRP Scholars will participate on a research team designed and guided by Rockefeller trainees. SSRP teams mirror the structure of a Rockefeller laboratory, where one trainee serves as team lead with support from dedicated scientist-mentors. Each team will have their own space in the RockEDU laboratory."

Application Form

Deadline: Application for 2025 not available yet

"The Summer Science Program offers teens an exhilarating and inspiring immersion into hands-on experimental science. Working in teams of three, 36 participants and 7 faculty form a supportive “living and learning community” over 39 days. Each team completes a real research project, taking and analyzing original data. Afterward, they join a worldwide network of 2,500+ alumni of all ages. In 2023 we operated six programs:

• three in Astrophysics: research in near-earth asteroid orbit determination at New Mexico State Univ., Univ. of Colorado Boulder, and Univ. of North Carolina Chapel Hill

• two in Biochemistry: research in fungal crop pathogens at Purdue Univ. and Indiana Univ.

• one in Genomics: research in evolution of antibiotic resistance, at Indiana Univ."

Human Oncology & Pathogenesis Program

"Welcome to the HOPP Summer Student Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The HOPP Summer Student Program provides high school students with hands-on experience in laboratory techniques. Students conduct independent research projects and attend enriching training sessions and tours designed to support their interest in the clinical side of translational research and fuel their curiosity for science.

Students also must meet the following criteria: •Completion of at least the 9th grade by June 2025 •Must be 14 or older by June 27, 2025 •A genuine interest in science and laboratory research •3.5 GPA in science subjects •Two letters of recommendation •Eight-week commitment to the program." 

Check out their brochure for more details.

Applications for 2025 HOPP Summer Student Program will open December 4, 2024. Please click here to apply."