Summer Science Program
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Academic Level: High School Students
Description: Generous need-based no cost participation in the Summer Scholars Program located at several campuses, including U of Colorado, New Mexico Tech, Purdue, and Indiana U.SSP is a residential immersion into experimental science, designed to challenge and inspire talented rising seniors from around the world. Working in teams of three, participants complete a research project from beginning to end: either in Astrophysics – near-earth asteroid imaging and orbit determination – or Biochemistry – fungal enzyme inhibition and drug discovery. Each team acquires its own original data and performs its own analysis. Field trips and guest speakers round out an intense 39-day schedule.
The Summer Science Program is an independent nonprofit, uniquely governed by its own alumni, faculty, and friends. Hundreds of them donate to SSP each year because they are committed to keeping this life-changing experience financially accessible for every participant. Thanks to our donors, we can subsidize every participant to greater/lesser degree, and by awarding generous need-based financial aid grants up to the full program fee ($7,150 in 2019), plus up to $500 for airfare.
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Participating Institution(s):(Click an institution to see all programs it hosts)Program Materials:This Program can be Described by:Academic Disciplines:
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Biochemistry
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