Research · Hybrid · Piscataway, NJ

Waksman Student Scholars Program (Rutgers)

Moderate

About

The Waksman Student Scholars Program pairs high school teachers and their students with Rutgers' Waksman Institute of Microbiology to conduct authentic, publishable genomic-sequence research on the duckweed Landoltia punctata, beginning with a summer training institute and continuing as a class or club project during the academic year. Students learn molecular biology techniques including PCR, DNA purification, and bioinformatic sequence analysis (BLAST) alongside a research scientist mentor. WSSP now includes more than 50 partner schools and roughly 1,400 students nationally.

What you can win

Potential co-authorship on genomic research publications

Who can apply

International students: Can't apply

What it takes

EssayNot needed
Recommendation lettersNot needed
InterviewNot needed
PortfolioNot needed

Details

Format: Hybrid
Where: Piscataway, NJ
How competitive: Moderate