Teams of students create a plan for some kind of solution/technology to solve a pressing problem in the world and present their work in the form of a poster. Very approachable and all-purpose opportunity for students who want to dig a little deeper into the world of science research and innovation!
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Computational Biology Research Camps. Students will be taught how to perform computational biology research using clinical data to identify genes related to certain diseases! Free and meets every weekend throughout the academic year (Sept-May) for two hours, with both in-person (regional: Ann Arbor, MI and San Diego, CA) and online groups (nationwide). Our students learn about computational biology research, programming, teamwork, and community outreach, as well as leadership. We want to build the foundation of a gene-literate citizenry and prepare students to join the next generation STEMM workforce.
| Cost | Time | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| 9,10,11 |
This competition brings together college and high school students from around the world to answer the question, “Can simple biological systems be built from standard, interchangeable parts and operate in living cells?” Each iGEM team is challenged to design and construct a novel biological system using the standardized parts in the iGEM Registry of Standard Biological Parts. These Parts have standardized junctions, allowing them to be physically connected with a consistent and reusable assembly scheme. Teams can use only four restriction enzymes and the iGEM library of standardized DNA parts to assemble genetic circuits and make more complex arrangements of genetic elements. The reuse of standard biological parts is one way that teams from different schools can share reagents and accelerate everyone’s progress on their summer-long projects.
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Project-based high school STEM program designed to help participants develop 21st century skills, learn about Berkeley Lab’s research activities, receive college and career guidance, and develop a STEM network in a real-life work environment. BLDAP seeks to remove systemic barriers, such as a lack of access to professional networks and work-based opportunities, by providing strong connections to the scientific community at Berkeley Lab.
| Cost | Time | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| late June - late July | 10,11 |
CDC Museum Disease Detective Camp (DDC) is an interdisciplinary educational program organized by the CDC Museum. DDC reflects the museum’s mission of educating the public about CDC’s work. This academic day camp is held at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Admission is open to high-school students during the summer before their junior or senior years. During camp students are immersed in the diverse field of public health.
| Cost | Time | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Free, you're responsible for housing and transportation if applicable | In-person: June 24 - 28 and June 26 - 30 Online: June 12 - 16 and July 10 - 14 | 11,12 |
Use the engineering design process to solve a real-world problem. Participants spend months collaborating and becoming deeply engaged in the challenge while documenting their progress and designs. The program culminates in an inspiring two-day showcase in April where teams put their solutions to the test in front of judges.
| Cost | Time | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Showcase:end of April |
Summer program for high school students focused on service learning and conservation in local communities and parklands. This six -week program brings youth from across the Bay Area together for a variety of local service projects, education & recreation and skills building workshops to gain career and leadership skills. Project and activities will vary by week and may include Service Projects: Trail work, habitat restoration, community cleanup etc., Career development such as resume building and interview skills practice, networking with park partners , Gain leadership skills by practicing facilitation , Overnight service camping trip to a National Park , Gain technical job skills through welding and carpentry workshops , Practice iNaturalist skills while contributing to real science data , Participate in a team Ropes Course challenge , Collaborating with other environmental youth teams throughout the summer , Learn about your local, state and National Parks
| Cost | Time | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Students get $2,000 award upon completion | June/ July |
“Perhaps the most ambitious program to encourage African American and Latino students in STEM fields.” SMASH programs weave together STEM education, mentorship, social justice curriculum and workforce opportunities, helping scholars hone their knowledge while building the networks and life skills necessary for a career in STEM, technology, and entrepreneurship.
| Cost | Time | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 9,10 |
Helix is a non-profit organization that hosts a free, four-week summer program for local high school students interested in health and medicine who face racial, ethnic, and/or financial barriers to pursuing this interest. Please note that students must be 15 years of age to qualify.
| Cost | Time | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Summer |
A very unique opportunity for 8 interns to conduct research and explore various components of environmental sciences and field work and earn a certificate. Interest Form, Google Doc with more info.
| Cost | Time | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| $300 |
California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science. Intensive four-week summer residential program for students who have demonstrated an aptitude for academic and professional careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects. Students apply to one of the four University of California’s COSMOS campuses — UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC San Diego and UC Santa Cruz. While each campus employs the best practices in STEM education, the curriculum of each program builds on the unique teaching and research expertise of its faculty and host campus. Each campus can only accommodate about 160-200 participants, so selection is competitive. A typical COSMOS student has a GPA of 3.5 or above. Students must have achieved academic excellence.
| Cost | Time | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| July 10th - August 6th | 9,10,11,12 |
We invite you to design a DNA experiment that addresses challenges in space travel and deep space exploration. From bacterial cell growth to the human immune system, everything works a little differently in space. Choose a topic that interests you and tell us why it's important for space exploration.
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Free, research-intensive summer internship program open to Bay Area high school students. Program participants will be placed in a research laboratory for 8 weeks over the summer and conduct genomics research under the supervision of a lab mentor.
| Cost | Time | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-June - early Aug |
An 8-week summer internship program open to high school juniors and seniors. The program consists of hands-on research under the direct guidance of a one-on-one mentor at a lab within the Institutes of Medicine at Stanford University.
| Cost | Time | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| 11,12 |
MISA is a one-week immersion program for high school students interested in pursuing a career in health. Based out of Oakland's Highland Hospital and Samuel Merritt University, students are given unique opportunities toshadow professionals and observe direct patient care, participate in hands-on workshops like ultrasound and suturing, receive CPR and First Aid certifications, network with health professionals and receive career advising.
| Cost | Time | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| App fee is $25, cost of the program is $1,250 | Mid-February |
GIRL+ camps are for high school girls to learn advanced coding and physical computing with arduino and robotics. In addition, they learn leadership and teamwork skills. We hope this camp will inspire them to pursue STEM in higher education and motivate them to serve as leaders in their field.
| Cost | Time | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 10,11,12 |
Students essentially complete a college application with an added element—an original research paper describing their work. Teachers, mentors and interested parents are encouraged to open online applications so that they can better understand the process. Students who enter Regeneron STS can look forward to exciting awards and experiences.. Learn more about the 2019 First Place Winner Ana Humphrey—this could be you!
| Cost | Time | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| The top 300 scholars (and their schools) receive $2,000 each, and 40 finalists receive $25,000 or more |