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Are you a high school student searching for the experience you need to start building your resume? Would you like to become familiar with how real science works? This is the place to find camps and internships that can help get you started on your way to a career in science! |
In the News
We are excited to announce that the Massachusetts Academy of Sciences will be collaborating this spring with the Science Club for Girls in bringing a club to Western Massachusetts. The Science Club for Girls was founded in 1994 in Cambridge, MA as a grassroots organization started by parents who were concerned with gender equality issues for girls in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The club focuses on teaching girls in grades K-12th about science through performing age appropriate experiments.
Under the guidance of mentor scientists who are local scientists, graduate students and college students, an environment that cultivates and promotes self-confidence is created. It offers girls, especially those from underrepresented groups, such as those who will be the first in their family to attend college, the chance to explore science. The afterschool programs provided for the girls are free of charge and aim to encourage leadership, mentorship and experiential learning.
The MAS is looking forward to working with the Executive Director and our latest education fellow, Dr. Connie Chow, on establishing a branch of the Science Club in Western Massachusetts. She has devoted much of her time working on women’s human rights and in education. For more information on the Science Club for Girls, you can visit their website.
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Internships
For high school students:
Boston University offers several different programs that immerse you in a college atmosphere and expose you to coursework and hands-on-lab research.
Broad Institute: This is a paid six-week long internship for rising high school seniors that runs Monday through Friday, roughly 9am - 4pm, July 6th through August 14th at the Broad Institute. Although the program focuses on laboratory work, interns gain in-depth knowledge of genomic research by attending scientific seminars, discussing science in the news, and touring other labs at the Broad. To complete the internship, each student presents the results of his or her research project during a scientific poster session open to the Broad community.
For Undergraduates:
The MIT Department of Biology offers a 10-week summer research-intensive training to advanced sophomore and junior science majors from other colleges and universities. The Department of Biology's summer internship program is funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and is part of the MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP).
MAS Internship: For UMass students, sign up for the MAS internship online on spire.
For non-UMass students interested in taking this one-credit course, please contact Carla Goldstone, Director of Operations at goldstonec@comcast.net.
Camps
The Smith Summer Science and Engineering Program (SSEP)
SSEP is a four-week residential program for exceptional young women with strong interests in science, engineering and medicine. Each July, select high school students from across the country and abroad come to Smith College to do hands-on research with Smith faculty in the life and physical sciences and in engineering. Girls who will be in high school (grades 9-12) in fall 2009 are eligible to apply for the summer 2009 program.
100 percent of the girls who participated in the 2007 SSEP reported satisfaction with the program. Here's some of what they had to say:
“I would recommend the SSEP to a friend because the classes are really hands-on and not like school.”
“The SSEP opens your mind to how amazing science can be.”
“Working on projects in the SSEP showed me that I would like to be an engineer.“
MITES (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science)
MITES is a rigorous six-week residential, academic enrichment summer program for promising high school juniors who are interested in studying and exploring careers in science and engineering. This national program stresses the value and reward of pursuing advanced technical degrees and careers while developing the skills necessary to achieve success in science and engineering. MITES is rooted in MIT's belief in the importance of students from diverse populations to pursue higher education and careers in these fields. The program is 100% scholarship-based.
Camp Outdoor Discovery offers educational workshops and field classes for schools, youth groups and adults. We offer 2-5 day residential environmental education and outdoor adventure programs at Camp Clark in Plymouth, MA. Students explore the outdoors with hands-on lessons in Pond Ecology, Marine Biology, Wildlife Habitats, Early American Life, and Outdoor Survival Skills. A group challenge and ropes course provides valuable lessons in group cooperation, communication and problem solving. Optional off-site field trips include Woods Hole Oceanography Cruise, Whale Watching and the Cape Cod National Seashore. Other programs: Outdoors Skills Workshops for Women, Teacher Workshops, April School Vacation Camp. Grade Level: PreK thru college. Group Type: School, Scout, After School, Weekend. Max group size: 70. Program Type: Day & Overnight Trips, Retreats, Guided Tours, Workshops, Accommodations. Cost: Fee. Supports Curriculum In: Science, Technology, Physical Education.
Camp Reach is an award-winning summer residential program for girls in Massachusetts who are entering 7th grade and who are interested in learning more about careers in engineering and technology. The two-week program includes hands-on workshops, a design project for a community organization, field trips, recreational activities, and follow-up programs during the academic year.
The camp’s site is divided into 'stations' where campers between the ages of 3 and 6 can work freely on their own projects. They have a wide variety of art supplies, robotics and electronics equipment, computers for creating and programming artwork and games, and quite a bit more. They also have a staff of counselors enthusiastic about helping children learn to use all of these things.
ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp
The Mission is to enable youth, entering grades 6th, 7th, and 8th, to develop and achieve their full potential through support of social, recreational and STEM-based educational programs. The core principals are to encourage education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), encourage and motivate youth to pursue STEM careers, and to foster teamwork, leadership and citizenship.
