Students gain hands-on experience with real bioscience at the Allen Institute and receive mentorship from working scientists.
Open Science Quest is a three-week summer program designed for high school students interested in biomedical science research and data analysis. Participants engage in advanced lab activities, generating, analyzing, and interpreting scientific data. The curriculum provides exposure to neuroscience, cell biology, and immunology. Students gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge science, receive mentorship from working scientists, and explore potential careers in STEM. The program emphasizes learning by doing, including running experiments, discussing ethics in modern science, and presenting their work to peers and scientists. Successful completion earns students career and technical education credit and a stipend.
A typical day involves participating in advanced lab activities, generating and analyzing scientific data, and engaging in discussions about modern science and ethics.
This program is best for high school students considering futures in science, health, and technology who have completed a biology course and are available for all program dates.
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