For almost 60 years, we have provided opportunities for
teachers and students to explore research opportunities at the University of
Florida. We are delighted to share information about the numerous 2017 summer
programs for teachers and students offered by the Center for Precollegiate
Education and Training. Application review begins March 17 for all student
programs. Each are highlighted below and more information including application
instructions are available at www.cpet.ufl.edu.
Scholarships are available for many of our programs. We encourage you to
explore our website to find out more about our programs and share these
opportunities with others.
2017
Student Programs
Explorations in Biomedical
Research
Two-week research program for
students entering grades 11 and 12 from July 16-28
Cost: $1000 commuter; $2000
residential
This program focuses on
translational research, from discovery-based research to clinical therapeutics.
This program connects high school students to researchers in interdisciplinary
biomedical sciences to promote interest in and preparation for bioscience
careers.
Florida Youth Institute
One-week residential program
for students entering grades 11 and 12 from July 9-14 OR July 16-21
Cost: $350
FYI immerses students in
various agriculture, life science, and natural resources disciplines to
stimulate interest in and an appreciation for the range of college majors and
career opportunities available in these areas. This program is sponsored by the
UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
Humanities and the Sunshine
State: Florida Water Stories
One-week
residential program for students entering grades 11 and 12 from June 11-17
Cost
$350
For this program, selected
participants will explore how Florida’s past has shaped the present and how
today’s actions affect the future of the state. Planned activities include
visits to special collections, field trips to local Florida landmarks, and
social activities at the university. Support for this program was provided by
the Humanities Council, Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere and the
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Research in Environmental
Toxicology
Two-week research program for
students entering grades 11 and 12 from July 16-28
Cost: $1000 commuter; $2000
residential
This program connects university researchers and students to
promote interest in and preparation for environmental science-related careers.
Students will engage in a series of activities which highlight the relationship
between biological, chemical, and engineering processes needed to mitigate
current environmental concerns.
Science Quest
One-week themed residential
program for students entering grade 10 from June 25-30 OR July 9-14
Cost: $850 per session
Cost: $850 per session
This program immerses students in various science
disciplines to stimulate their interest and appreciation for the range of
college and career opportunities available in science. Students will attend a
variety of lectures and demonstrations, visit research laboratories and other
facilities, and perform multiple science experiments. Students may attend
one or both weeks of Science Quest, each with its own individual theme:
biological sciences and physical sciences.
Student Science Training
Program
Seven-week
residential research experience for students entering grade 12 from June
11-July 29
Cost:
$4500
SSTP is research program for
students considering medicine, math, computer, science, or engineering careers.
The program emphasis is research participation with a UF faculty and his or her
research team. Students engage in the ongoing research of the faculty-mentor
for 30 hours/week, attend a lecture series on current research topics, and
participate in a UF honors seminar class.
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