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    UC San Diego: Research Scholars

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    Details

    • Listing Type: After-School Enrichment
    • Entering Grade: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
    • Program Delivery: Day, Online
    • Session Start: January, March, September
    • Session Length: Quarter
    • Category: STEM
    • Sub-Categories: Multi-Arts, Marine Biology, STEM, Design, Bio Technology, Preserving the Environment, Arts, Environmental Science
    • Minimum Cost: > $1,000
    • Call: (858) 534-0804
    • Location:La Jolla, California
    • Last Updated:December 2024
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    Overview

    Immersive, Real-World Research Applications

    The Research Scholars programs at UC San Diego provide students with unparalleled educational opportunities that leverage the intellectual capital of an internationally ranked research university. Students assume the role of researcher, becoming fully immersed in projects that have real-world applications.

    Dive into unique science research learning experiences that teach highly sought-after skills that can make students more competitive candidates for college admissions and internship opportunities. From Bioengineering and Life Sciences to Marine Science, explore a topic and apply today!

    COURSES ARE OFFERED AS IN-PERSON, ONLINE, OR HYBRID FORMAT
     
    Bioengineering

    The UC San Diego Department of Bioengineering and UC San Diego Extended Studies are pleased to offer courses to high school students who are excelling in scholarship and would like to explore Bioengineering. The course offerings are based on fun, experiential, remote, at-home, hands-on lab activities.

    • BioImaging & 3D Printing (BI3DP) (Online): January 8 - March 9, 2025
    • BioEngineering Research Project B - Research (BERP-B)(Online or Hybrid): January 18 - March 9, 2025
    Life Sciences

    In partnership with the Boz Institute, explore fundamental biology topics, modern laboratory techniques, and relevant bioinformatics and statistical applications. Learn to synthesize life science fundamentals, review literature, formulate hypotheses and design experiments, collect and process samples, execute experiments, analyze data, and showcase your work through poster presentations attended by local scientists and industry leaders.

    • Introduction to Bioinformatics (Online): January 6 - March 14, 2025
    • Environmental Metagenomic and Embryology (Hybrid): January 6 - March 14, 2025
    Marine Science

    Gain foundational knowledge in ocean sciences, specifically marine biology and related disciplines. Explore the diversity of life and how biological, chemical and physical processes drive ecosystem dynamics in a marine environment. Investigate relevant, contemporary environmental issues and how to build a career in marine science.

    • Marine Biodiversity Coral Reef Ecology and Conservation (Online): February 11 - March 6, 2025
    • Organismal Biology Lab (In-Person): Saturdays, February 1 - March 22, 2025  
     
    Scholarships Available!

    Scholarships may be available depending on funding. Application required.

    Visit our website for more information on course offerings and to apply.