The Forsyth Institute Educational Outreach/Scientific Scholars Program was created in 1993 to provide students with exposure to the exciting and rewarding world of scientific research. The program is intended to promote and encourage scientific careers and success in scientific research by young people. It provides opportunities for high school students from socio-economic backgrounds or population groups under-represented in the sciences to work side-by-side in the laboratory with world-renowned scientists engaged in cutting edge research.
The Scientific Scholars Program includes the following components:
Visiting scientists from Forsyth are available to Boston high schools to describe oral health and biomedical research, Forsyth and career opportunities in scientific research.
The after school workshop invites interested high school students and teachers to Forsyth for a hands-on research laboratory experience in a discipline of their choice. After learning of Forsyth's scientific mission, and a tour of the facility, students in groups participate in research in a particular laboratory. They reconvene to discuss their findings and impressions.
An eight-week paid internship pairs students with Forsyth researchers as mentors. Over the summer, the interns learn basic laboratory techniques and participate in ongoing research projects. At the end of the program, students present scientific posters describing their findings. Students may continue working on their projects during the academic year.
Students feel a sense of pride and accomplishment in their work. Although the mentors assign research projects, the students often shape the research to fit their own interests, many choosing to enter their projects in city and statewide science fairs. In addition to science fair awards, their achievements have been recognized outside Forsyth in the form of published articles.
Student interns spend the summer in a productive and enriching environment. For these underrepresented youth, the Forsyth Program not only is often their first "real" job, but also may be their first step toward a future career path filled with challenges and achievements.
Interested candidates must be:
Click here for an application.
Applications should include a photocopy of your most recent report card and a letter of recommendation from a non-family member.
ALL applications must be received by May 1, 2008.
For information about Forsyth's Educational Outreach/Scientific Scholars Program, contact Dr. Martin Taubman, program director, at 617-892-8314 or via email at mtaubman@forsyth.org.
