This program offers a unique opportunity for high school students to conduct genuine, hands-on biomedical research in a Nobel Prize-rich environment with no undergraduates, fostering a graduate-level lab culture from day one.
The Rockefeller University Summer Science Research Program (SSRP) is a highly selective, seven-week in-person program for high school juniors and seniors. Students engage in hands-on biomedical research, working within small teams (8-10 students per team) under the guidance of university faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral mentors. The program emphasizes exploring original research questions, developing laboratory techniques, and gaining practical experience in data collection and analysis. Participants will spend approximately 35 hours per week in dedicated RockEDU laboratories, mirroring the structure of a professional research environment. The curriculum is enhanced by guest lectures, workshops, networking opportunities, and social events. The program culminates in a symposium where students present their research findings through a poster presentation. This immersive experience helps students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, providing a strong foundation for future STEM pursuits.
Most days are spent in the lab, working directly with a graduate student or postdoc mentor, running experiments, and contributing to real data. The program also includes daily programming such as guest lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities.
The program is ideal for highly motivated high school juniors and seniors with a strong, articulated interest in biomedical research and a readiness for a graduate-level lab culture.
The Rockefeller University, 1230 York Ave, New York, NY 10065
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