The Summer Science Program is a renowned, five-week residential research immersion for rising high school seniors that has run since 1959. Participants form teams of three to engage in rigorous, college-level experimental research—from astrophysics and biochemistry to genomics and synthetic chemistry—on university campuses, with no grades or tests, only inquiry and collaboration. Beyond labs, the program fosters a vibrant community through guest lectures, field trips, and mentorship, and culminates in lasting connections within a global alumni network. Financial aid is robust and need-based, covering everything from tuition and housing to travel, making this immersive experience accessible to diverse and driven students.
Designing studies, testing hypotheses, and drawing evidence-based conclusions.
Running experiments safely and accurately using real scientific equipment and procedures.
Using equations and formulas to represent and predict real-world situations.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.
Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.
Students conduct college-level experimental research in astrophysics, directly engaging in physics inquiry and discovery.
The program includes rigorous lab work in synthetic chemistry and biochemistry with hands-on experimental research.
Participants engage in biochemistry and genomics research, core disciplines for medical and life sciences research.
Astrophysics is a featured research focus area, allowing students to conduct real astronomical inquiry and analysis.
The residential research immersion on university campuses with mentorship mirrors early academic research preparation.
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