The program offers a unique opportunity for rising high school seniors to conduct independent scientific research with one-on-one mentorship from USC PhD students, culminating in a public symposium.
The USC Young Researchers Program (YRP) is a six-week summer program designed for motivated rising high school seniors from underrepresented backgrounds and under-resourced areas. Participants engage in hands-on scientific research projects under the one-on-one guidance of USC PhD student mentors. The program aims to increase interest in STEM fields and encourage college preparedness and awareness for science careers. Students gain practical experience in scientific methodologies, data collection, and analysis, culminating in a poster presentation of their research findings at a public symposium. Weekly lunch seminars cover topics such as college applications, scholarships, and STEM career options, and field trips to research institutions like NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the USC Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability provide additional exposure to real-world science.
A typical day involves conducting hands-on research in a USC lab with a graduate student mentor, learning relevant background information and laboratory techniques, and potentially attending weekly seminars or field trips.
This program is ideal for rising high school seniors from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM who are passionate about science and eager to gain hands-on research experience at a university level.
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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