High School Programs
The GenOM Project provides programs for high school students to explore their interests and advance their studies in genomics. Genomics workshops offer high school students an introduction to genomics, and the summer research program is an opportunity for students to probe deeper into this cutting-edge science. If you opt to continue your studies as an undergraduate student at the UW, you can participate in the bridge program, which prepares incoming freshman for the college experience. For further information about any of these programs, please see below:
Genomics Workshops
The
high school genomics workshops are hands-on lessons in DNA sequencing
and debates in genetics for MESA and High
School Human Genome Program (HSHGP) and all other schools.
Past workshops have
been well received, and students have always requested our return with
more activities. If you are interested in arranging a speaker for your
class, please contact Allison Kang for more information.
ALVA Summer Research Program
The summer research program for high school students is a rare and wonderful opportunity for students to attain research experience at the University of Washington. Not only will this give you a head start in genomics studies, but you will also receive valuable research experience in an academic setting, where you will learn about the impact of this field in science and society.
During the first two weeks of the program, students participate in intensive lab training. Through interactive learning, students learn pipette skills, DNA sequencing, biological processes, and a variety of other lab techniques. For the remainder of the program, incoming freshmen students are paired with a mentor and conduct research. For incoming high school seniors, students collectively work on a research project with a lab mentor. Through the program, students obtain the following benefits:
- Having an undergraduate mentor
- Gaining first-hand, quality experiences in laboratories of established researchers
- Learning about the academic research setting
- Connecting with other students who are interested in the same subjects
- Establishing relationships that will be beneficial for your college experience
- Networking with faculty on the cutting edge of genomics
- Learning about the impact of this field on science and society
- Receiving academic training in both math and the life sciences
- Exploring the rapidly expanding field of genomics
- Gaining confidence and academic exposure which will allow for a successful transition into college
Summer 2009 Application
If you are interested in applying for the High School Summer Research Program, download an application and follow the instructions. Applications for the Summer 2009 program must be postmarked by March 2, 2009.
Summer 2003 Participants
Summer 2004 Participants
Summer 2005 Participants
Summer 2006 Participants
Summer 2007 Participants
Summer 2008 Participants