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The Summer Science Program (SSP): Research in Genomics
Overview
A residential research program for high school juniors focusing on bacterial genomics, antibiotic resistance, and directed evolution. Students work in teams conducting hands-on lab research at one of six university campuses, learning molecular biology techniques including PCR, genome sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis.
At a glance
Deadline
Feb 19100 days
Sessions
Jun
Formats
Residential
Location
Multiple locations
Entering grades
11th
Acceptance
Highly selective, application-based; admissions decisions released mid-April
Application requirements
Grade Level
Current high school juniors only (not freshmen, sophomores, or seniors)
Age
Must be at least 15 years old but not yet 19 during program operation
Biology
Completed or in-process of completing any level of high school biology by June
Mathematics
Completed or in-process of completing algebra II by June
Academic Level
AP or advanced-level classes not required; self-study does not qualify
Cost & sessions
Cost information not stated on program page
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