Herein, we describe the development and implementation of an effective week-long summer science intensive program for high school students that aims to i) elaborate on concepts covered in a high school chemistry or biology course and ii) provide high school students an opportunity to learn about studying and pursuing careers in the sciences. The program includes instructional sessions, hands-on activities and laboratory tours in order to review and build upon what students learn in high school. Student assessment and feedback confirms the effectiveness of this graduate student-run program to teach and inspire high school students to pursue the sciences in their academic career.

OCTET & BIOTEC: A model of a summer intensive designed to cultivate the future generation of young leaders in STEM

251st National Meeting (2016)

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