Created in 1995, the summer program provides an opportunity for students from the Boston area to develop a deeper understanding of the basic concepts related to biotechnology.  Participants are taught fundamental concepts of bacterial transformation, cell lysis, and protein purification. 

For students entering grades 9, 10, 11, and freshman college.

 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 Need based scholarships available.

Housing (optional) is available at Boston University Charles River Campus for additional fees.

The High School Health Careers Program (HSHCP) is a five-week summer, tuition-free, residential program that offers sophomore and junior year high school students unique opportunities to learn about the broad spectrum of health care and science professions.  It is designed to improve the academic study and communication skills of the participants. Upon successful completion of the program, each participant receives a stipend and is awarded a Certificate of Achievement.

Lifespan’s youth employment programs are designed to promote career exploration and youth development. The program offers a nine-week paid summer employment experience at a Lifespan hospital or Lifespan Corporate Services to teens 16 to 19 years old. Eligible youth must reside in selected areas: South Providence, Mount Hope and Newport. Teens are placed in a wide variety of departments throughout Lifespan, including:

Who's Eligible

You must be between 16 and 19 years old

The American Legion, Department of Massachusetts,, sponsors the "Student Trooper Program" in cooperation with the Massachusetts State Police.  The program is open to male and female high school students, 15 to 17 years of age, in goo academic standing.  They must be of good moral character and present a well-groomed appearance with hair neatly trimmed (males-clean shaven).

www.mass.gov/msp/academy

The Summer Leader Seminar provides outstanding high school juniors the exciting possibility to gain a better understanding of the academic, physical, and leadership-development programs at a service academy that features small classes, a caring faculty, professional career preparation, and a foundation for future graduate study.

Summer Leader Seminar is available to juniors who are in the top fifth of their class, are pursuing a college preparatory curriculum, have strong PSAT scores, and have demonstrated leadership potential by participation, election/selection to office, and honors earned in organized athletic and extracurricular activities.

Explore options in science, technology or engineering this summer at WPI !