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Biology Summer Scholars
Program
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The Summer Scholars
Program
in Biology and Biomedical
Research
For 20 students who will be
freshmen in the fall, a special laboratory experience, the
Summer Scholars Program in Biology and Biomedical Research,
offers an extraordinary opportunity to get a head start on
scientific research and their college careers. Students in
the seven-week program have one thing in common a desire to
learn and to leave their mark on the scientific world.
The program is designed to meet the needs of interested
students from a variety of backgrounds, providing
accessible, yet challenging research opportunites. Among the
program's applicants have been high-school students whose
transcripts have included advanced-placement science courses
and those whose scientific interests have brought them
science club achievements, experience in hospital labs, and
science fair ribbons, awards, or recognition. Many aspire to
research careers in biology, medicine, or biomedical
engineering.
Also known as the "Prefreshman Summer Scholars" program
because it is undertaken prior to the freshman year, the
intensive program helps students make the transition to
active learning. Up to 20 students are selected based on
their academic background, interest in scientific research,
an essay, and teachers recommendations. In the first week,
Summer Scholars work together in the lab to master selected
basic research skills, including techniques used in
molecular biology. For the following six weeks, they work
with a mentor in a research lab to apply these tools to
research problems.
The summer program also includes an introduction to
campus resources such as libraries and computers, a seminar
series, and academic advising. Participants can meet with
advisors and register for fall classes while on campus
during the summer. The Scholars are housed together in a
residence hall on campus. Weekend activities introduce them
to St. Louis attractions ranging from the Missouri Botanical
Garden to the Cardinals baseball team.
Eligibility:
Participation in the Summer Scholars Program in Biology
and Biomedical Research is limited to students who will
enter Washington University as full-time freshmen the
following fall. Students must submit a freshman application
to Washington University and indicate an interest in one of
the sciences offered by the College of Arts and Sciences, or
in Biomedical Engineering or Biological and Engineering
Sciences through the School of Engineering and Applied
Science.
Deadline:
The deadline for applying to the summer program is
January 15 of the applicant's senior year of high school.
The application includes an essay describing the student's
interest and activities in science, a letter of
recommendation from a science teacher, and a high-school
transcript. Application materials included in our
Scholarships brochure (or available below) should be sent
to:
Elaine Alexander
Biology Summer Scholars Program
Washington University
Campus Box 1229
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899
Scholars are expected to exhibit a keen interest in
scientific research, as demonstrated by their high-school
program and/or extracurricular activities. They generally
show strong academic performance and promise. Women and
minority students are particularly encouraged to apply.
Financing:
Summer Scholars are awarded scholarships for travel
expenses within the US. and living expenses for their
on-campus stay. Support for the Summer Scholars Program is
provided by a grant from the Undergraduate Biological
Sciences Education Program of the Howard Hughes Medical
Institute.
Application
for the Summer Scholars Program
List of Potential
Mentors for the Summer of 99
Natural
Science Learning Center
Washington University - Biology
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