2008 Youth Science Institute participants conduct
fish dissection and identification activity
Nutrient analysis in the chemistry lab
Carbon Dioxide experiment
Youth Science Institute
UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) and Space Science for Schools (SS4S) are offering a 15-week afterschool program January through May. With the Youth Science Institute, high school students will work with scientists, conduct science experiments, take a ride on the UC Davis research vessel, experience our 3-D visualization lab, share science activities with other students and much more!
Minimum Requirements:
- Complete application
- Must be currently enrolled in grade 9, 10 or 11
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Commitment to community service (100 hours available during year)
- Must pass interview/screening process
- Tuition of $250
Benefits include:
- Learn new laboratory, leadership & job skills
- Work with scientists, researchers and graduate students
- Become a fully-trained UC Davis docent
- Opportunity to become a paid intern
- Receive scholarship assistance
- Fulfill required community service hours
- Receive certificate of completion & letters of recommendation
Program Documents:
- Youth Science Institute Flyer
- Youth Science Institute Application - APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2010 YOUTH SCIENCE INSTITUTE ARE DUE DECEMBER 30, 2009.
- Sample Schedule (2010 schedule under development)
For more information call Heather Segale, (775) 881-7562.