Participants receive hands-on training with world-renowned faculty in a real-world lab setting and conduct intensive research projects, culminating in a presentation and a competitive stipend.
The Lundquist Institute Summer Training in Advanced Research (STAR) High School Program is an intensive 8-week program for rising high school juniors and seniors. Participants engage in hands-on training with physician-scientists in a real-world lab setting, conducting individual research projects. The program culminates in a presentation of their findings to peers, family, and the research community. Students gain practical experience in biomedical research, develop critical thinking and collaboration skills, and receive mentorship from experienced researchers. The program aims to inspire students to explore careers in health sciences and biomedical research.
Students spend their days Monday through Friday, generally from 9 AM to 5 PM, participating in hands-on training in a real-world lab setting and conducting intensive research projects.
This program is ideal for high school juniors and seniors with outstanding academic achievement, particularly in science coursework, who are interested in exploring careers in health sciences and biomedical research.
The Lundquist Institute, Torrance, CA
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