Internships for high schoolers

Through a grant from the Pinkerton Foundation, HIRES provides an advanced STEM research opportunity to New York City students with little or no access to high quality STEM education experiences. Students from demographic groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM disciplines and careers, including women, students of color and those from low income backgrounds, are strongly encouraged to apply.

This ten-week research-oriented summer program introduces high schoolers to children’s cancer research. Students gain experience in basic science and translational research while learning about the methods employed in genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, structural biology, classical genetics, and molecular imaging.

GROW (Greater Boston Research Opportunities for Young Women) is a six-week research internship program offered by Boston University that gives young women in high school the opportunity to perform research in a lab. The program is open to young women who will be entering their senior year in Fall 2023, and who live in Massachusetts and attend school within 30 miles of Boston. Participants will work in their labs from 9:30-4:30 (M-F) and have the opportunity to participate in cutting edge research in a collaborative setting. They will learn best research practices, hear from guest speakers, and develop communication skills by presenting their research at a culminating symposium. Participants will receive a stipend of $1500 after successfully completing all program requirements. The program runs from July 5-August 11 and applications must be completed by April 15, 2023.

Are you interested in environmental science and have a passion for addressing climate change? The Climate Ambassadors program explores the crossroads of environmental research, climate communication, and personal and professional growth. This program is an ideal opportunity for teens with a science-oriented mind and a relationship-oriented personality interested in pursuing a career in environmental studies, climate science, climate communication, equity and environmental justice, science education, and outreach.

The Forsyth Student Scholars Program includes an eight-week internship for Massachusetts high school students. The program pairs students with Forsyth faculty researchers as mentors. Interns learn basic laboratory techniques by participating in mentors’ research projects in a productive and enriching scientific environment. At the end of the program, students present their findings.

The Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) places high school students in Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories where they take part in real Naval research for eight weeks during the summer. SEAP gives academically talented sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in STEM the opportunity to learn about Naval research and technology while receiving first-class mentoring by top scientists and engineers.

The STEM Research Academy is a two‐semester program, consisting of a spring pre‐college science course and the opportunity to conduct hands-on research with CUNY faculty members in a summer research experience. The Academy is designed to provide students with an opportunity to build essential literacy and numeracy skills by engaging in ‘authentic inquiry’ activities.

This 10-week program for Texas high school seniors provides firsthand experience in a research environment and insight into the numerous career opportunities at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Over the course of the program, participants tackle a research project in a biomedical field under the guidance of full-time faculty and listen to seminars on a wide variety of research topics.

The STEM Research Academy is a two‐semester program, consisting of a spring pre‐college science course and the opportunity to conduct hands-on research with CUNY faculty members in a summer research experience. The Academy is designed to provide students with an opportunity to build essential literacy and numeracy skills by engaging in ‘authentic inquiry’ activities. High schools that lack a strong science research program and serve a population generally underrepresented in the STEM fields are targeted for student recruitment.

The Biorocket Research Internship Program is a 6-month science research internship experience for New York City public and charter high school students age 16 and up. The program provides students with the opportunity to learn the latest advances in genetic engineering and biology laboratory skills, along with the science communication skills necessary to communicate about these topics with a variety of audiences.

The Summer Academy of Actuarial and Mathematical Sciences (SAAMS) Program is a rigorous academic enrichment program designed to foster excitement among high school students in Mathematics, Actuarial Science and Computer Science. This pipeline program is within in the Department of Mathematics. The goal of the SAAMS program is to help increase the number of students who will enter mathematics and actuarial science fields. SAAMS students are exposed to interdisciplinary approaches to learning and furthering their education.

The program matches high school students, in the summer between their junior and senior year of high school, with faculty members who have or are developing a research project. The faculty member, his or her staff and the SBI student work daily on this project for 6 – 7 weeks. Additionally, there are opportunities for field trips for the group to visit each other’s project site, tour local hospitals and medical facilities, listen to various speakers and participate in discussions with residents.

After you attend a 2-hour workshop, you will be invited to join the 2023-2024 Systems Thinkers in STEM Ambassador Slack channel. This will allow you to stay connected with our team, and to this year’s cohort of ambassadors, to hear about upcoming opportunities to advance your systems thinking in STEM. These opportunities will be a combination of virtual and in-person offerings that you can participate in according to your interest and availability.

The Hk Maker Lab is an intensive six-week summer program to learn the foundations of design. Focusing on addressing a health problem, participants will design, prototype and test a biomedical device and develop an associated business plan. The program will culminate in a presentation to leading executives from the biomedical community. The Hk Maker Lab projects might then be incubated using the state-of-the-art facilities at Harlem Biospace.

The Mini-Veterinary School is a five-week series of lectures by the most accomplished and dynamic veterinary professionals. For two hours, they will lead you on a fascinating journey of discovery. Each lecture will be a "course" in a subject covered in veterinary school. Graduates will not be eligible to practice veterinary medicine, but will have a better understanding of their pets' health! They will, however, receive a certificate attesting to the completion of 10 hours of veterinary science.

The MGH Youth Scholars Program supports students in grades 9 through 12 by promoting educational attainment for students in Boston, Chelsea and Revere. The program works to increase students’ interest in science and healthcare, spark college aspirations and preparedness, and aims to support Scholars to succeed academically in high school, graduate from college, and enter the workforce with a strong sense of academic fortitude and confidence.

The Science Research Mentoring Program (SRMP) at the American Museum of Natural History is an opportunity for New York City high school students to conduct one year (August–June) of scientific research with Museum scientists. In SRMP, high school students get paid to learn how to conduct research.

Rising high school seniors interested in biomedical, bioengineering, and health-oriented professions will want to check out this competitive summer internship. Participants are instructed in basic lab techniques and undertake a research project led by a scientist or graduate student. At the end of the program, students present their research, some of which may contribute to research publications.

Successful candidates can earn up to $2,250, and they will also receive additional benefits such as STEM teaching internships, mentorship from STEM professionals, and eligibility for paid internship opportunities the following summer in a research setting in the Boston area.

The STEM Research Academy is a two‐semester program, consisting of a spring pre‐college science course and the opportunity to conduct hands-on research with CUNY faculty members in a summer research experience. The Academy is designed to provide students with an opportunity to build essential literacy and numeracy skills by engaging in ‘authentic inquiry’ activities. High schools that lack a strong science research program and serve a population generally underrepresented in the STEM fields are targeted for student recruitment.

Rising high school seniors interested in biomedical, bioengineering, and health-oriented professions will want to check out this competitive summer internship. Participants are instructed in basic lab techniques and undertake a research project led by a scientist or graduate student. At the end of the program, students present their research, some of which may contribute to research publications.

This 10-week program for Texas high school seniors provides firsthand experience in a research environment and insight into the numerous career opportunities at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Over the course of the program, participants tackle a research project in a biomedical field under the guidance of full-time faculty and listen to seminars on a wide variety of research topics.

Successful candidates can earn up to $2,250, and they will also receive additional benefits such as STEM teaching internships, mentorship from STEM professionals, and eligibility for paid internship opportunities the following summer in a research setting in the Boston area.

The MGH Youth Scholars Program supports students in grades 9 through 12 by promoting educational attainment for students in Boston, Chelsea and Revere. The program works to increase students’ interest in science and healthcare, spark college aspirations and preparedness, and aims to support Scholars to succeed academically in high school, graduate from college, and enter the workforce with a strong sense of academic fortitude and confidence.