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Gold SignalThe Summer Science ProgramSelective

The Summer Science Program (SSP): Research in Genomics

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.

JunResidentialMultiple locations100 days

Entering grades11th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsBacterial Genomics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Antibiotic Resistance

Websitehttps://ssp.org/bacterial-genomics/

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Silver SignalUniversity of PennsylvaniaSelective

Penn Arts & Sciences: Biomedical Research Academy

A three-week residential biomedical research program for high school students focusing on cellular biology, molecular biology, genetics, and disease relevance. Students engage in daily lectures by Penn faculty and researchers, journal club discussions, and hands-on laboratory experiments using techniques like PCR, gel electrophoresis, and CRISPR gene editing.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialPhiladelphia, PAFreeRolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsBiomedical Research, Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, CRISPR, Vaccines, Antibiotic Resistance, Bioethics

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://hs.sas.upenn.edu/summer-programs/academies/biomedical

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Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University Summer Programs: Medical Microbiology Pre-Med Preparation

A one-week immersive program for high school students (ages 15–18) combining hands-on laboratory work in medical microbiology with case-study learning. Students culture microbes, analyze results, diagnose infectious diseases, explore the human microbiome, and examine antibiotic resistance.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialHamden, CT$1,500–$2,999Rolling (registration opens October 2026)

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Healthcare, Career Exploration, Academic

SubjectsPre-Med, Medical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Antibiotic Resistance, Human Microbiome, Laboratory Skills

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,600

Websitehttps://www.qu.edu/academics/about-our-programs/summer-experiences-courses/high-school-students/medical-microbiology

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