Summer Programs for Undergraduates, High School Students and Teachers
The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio offers a variety of summer programs for undergraduate students seeking research experiences in the Biological Sciences. Several summer programs utilizes a single application which permits students to select up to three programs in which to apply. https://apply.embark.com/Ugrad/UTHSCSA/Summer/13/
For more information please visit the websites of the individual programs listed below.
The Cancer Prevention & Research Institute Of Texas (CPRIT) Scholar Program
The Cancer Therapy & Research Center of UTHSCSA is a National Cancer Institute designated cancer center that is participating in this program.
This minority undergraduate summer program is ten weeks longs and targets students after their first year of undergraduate studies with complement of basic course work in the sciences (biology, chemistry and/or behavioral sciences). Opportunities are available to study molecular biology, animal models genomics and drug discovery as well as DNA repair, cell cycle biology, stem cell biology, behavioral sciences and health disparities.
http://www.uthscsa.edu/csb/CTRCsummer.asp
Pharmacology
The Department of Pharmacology has a ten-week summer research program which offers participants a variety of experiences that will help prepare them for success in research-intensive doctoral programs. Participants will have research responsibilities, attend seminars, actively participate in a student journal club and take part in formal course work. Applicants to the summer program must be classified as undergraduate students, have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and have completed at least one semester each of college level Biology and Chemistry by the end of the spring semester of the year of application.
http://pharmacology.uthscsa.edu/summer.asp
Physiology Undergraduate Research Experience (PURE)
The PURE program, hosted by the Department of Physiology, is designed to give talented undergraduates who are interested in careers in Biomedical Research an intensive two-month (June and July) research experience doing cutting-edge biomedical research under the guidance of Departmental faculty.
In addition to bench work, PURE students also attend weekly courses that consist of faculty presentations covering both research and career path, and a journal club. The program concludes with a poster session and reception attended by the entire Department of Physiology. Preference will be given to students who are considering applying to PhD programs in the biomedical sciences. For more information and to apply, please visit http://physiology.uthscsa.edu/new/teaching/undergrad_sum_program.asp
SURF Program In Molecular Medicine
The 10-week summer research program is designed to expose talented Texas college students to biomedical research, in order to interest them in a career in biomedical research and/or academic medicine. Selected students will participate in scientific research projects in laboratories at the Texas Research Park campus or Long campus of the UTHSCSA in Northwest San Antonio. Participants will also attend undergraduate-level research talks and receive advice and mentoring with respect to preparing for and applying to graduate schools. At the end of the summer, students will present their work in a formal research presentation. For more information visit http://www.molecularmedicine.uthscsa.edu/Undergraduate/SURF.aspx
UTPA – CTRC Summer Program
(Open only to students attending the University of Texas at Pan America)
The Cancer Therapy & Research Center of UTHSCSA is a National Cancer Institute designated cancer center.
We have joined with the University of Texas at Pan American to provide a summer research opportunity for undergraduate students from UTPA. Despite the progress made in cancer research, we still need dedicated young investigators to continue the fight against these deadly diseases. This minority undergraduate summer program is ten weeks long. The program targets students after their first year of undergraduate studies with complement of basic course work in the sciences (biology, chemistry and/or behavioral sciences). Opportunities are available to study molecular biology, animal models genomics and drug discovery as well as DNA repair, cell cycle biology, stem cell biology, behavioral sciences and health disparities. For more information visit http://www.uthscsa.edu/csb/CTRCsummer.asp
South Texas Advanced Research Training-Undergraduate Program (START-UP)
In partnership with St. Mary’s University, Our Lady of the Lake University, Trinity University, University of Texas at San Antonio, and University of the Incarnate Word, START-UP offers a unique 2 year opportunity for students interested in pursuing a PhD in the neurosciences. For more information, visit http://start-up.uthscsa.edu/
Dental Student Research Program
An intensive introduction to dental academics with a hands-on laboratory research experience in basic or clinic research. Accepted students will participate in the program during their dental education, with research conducted on the UTHSCSA campus during June and July.
Contact: Gloria Abdin, abdin@uthscsa.edu, 210-567-3167
Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute Internship
Each summer the GCCRI invites a select group of promising and enthusiastic students to study in the laboratories at the Children's Cancer Research Institute as our world class scientists pursue their exciting investigative work. Applications for consideration are accepted beginning the Fall, and students are selected for invitations in the Spring. If you are interested in applying for consideration, you will need to provide the following information:
- A resume that details your academic preparation and experiences;
- A brief essay that tells
why you want to study at GCCRI;
what you intend to take away from the experience;
why you feel you are qualified to be extended an invitation; - Application deadline is April 1, 2011.
To more information, visit http://gccri.uthscsa.edu/Summer_Student_Research_Internship_Program.asp
Summer Programs for High School Students and Teachers:
Science ExpoThis annual event is held the first Saturday in November and offers students the opportunity to explore through hands on demonstrations, opportunities in the health professions programs offered at the Health Science Center. Pre-registration is required. Limited number of students will be allowed to attend, so early registration is essential. Save the date cards will be mailed in May. Registration deadline is October 15th.
Contact: Dr. Irene Chapa chapai@uthscsa.edu
Voelcker Biomedical Research Academy
The vision of the Max and Minnie Voelcker Biomedical Research Academy is to provide an immersive biomedical research education and college preparatory program for San Antonio high school students. The Voelcker Biomedical Research Academy will partner the very best high school freshman students from the San Antonio and surrounding school districts with outstanding biomedical scientists from the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio to promote excellence in scholarship and biomedical research training for a 3 year period. In year 1, the Academy will consist of an immersive hands-on 7-week summer research program, in addition to participation in a number of special research oriented activities throughout the academic year. In years 2 and 3, students will participate in an 8-10 week, faculty-mentored research experience. Students will be supported through stipends during the summers of the program and parental involvement is also required. The 7-week program will begin on June 15, 2011. Application deadline is February 1, 2011. Contact program co-directors Dr. Irene Chapa - chapai@uthscsa.edu, 210-567-3941 and/or Dr. Sophia Pina - pina@uthscsa.edu, 210-567-3984.
For more information, visit http://voelckeracademy.uthscsa.edu/
Student Internship Program
A year-round program for high school, college, premed, or pre-PhD students designed to provide an intensive, hands-on, discovery-rich, creative and interdisciplinary research experience. This is a unique experience in learning and interdisciplinary research, with senior investigators serving as mentors and role models. Trainees will have opportunities to work in one of three broad areas: immunology, molecular pathogenesis, or genetics/clinical epidemiology. Current areas of investigation are HIV/AIDS, atherosclerosis, bone disease, neurobiology, lupus, and alcoholism. For inquiries contact Dr. Sunil Ahuja, along with an updated resume/CV including GPA, a personal statement, and a note about long-term goals via email.
Contact: Dr. Sunil Ahuja - ahujas@uthscsa.edu
Northside ISD Summer Research Mentorship Program
This class is only open to students in the San Antonio Northside ISD students who have completed PreAP Chemistry, have at least one year of high school remaining, and are willing to commit to an 8-hour-a-day research assignment for 8 weeks in June and July. Teacher recommendations and a student essay are required for the application. Applications are accepted during the spring term for placement in the summer program. Selected students will be assigned a mentor from the faculty at UTHSCSA. The students will meet once a week as a class to discuss the research process and are expected to keep a lab journal, write research abstracts, and present their research to the class at the end of the summer. Students will present their research both orally and written to their home school during the ensuing school year. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive an elective honors science research credit. No stipend is provided.
Contact: Roy Baldwin, Director - roybaldwin@nisd.net
Positively Aging®: Maximizing the Healthspan
We are recruiting 10 experienced science teachers with 5-to-15 years of classroom experience. They will be randomized into control/intervention groups with 5 teachers per group for summer 2010 through Spring 2012. A second group will be recruited for a repeat of the trial summer 2012 through Spring 2014. This program is sponsored by the National Center for Research Resources. Visit www.teachhealthk-12.uthscsa.edu (or google Positively Aging). This website contains nearly 400 FREE downloadable health science lessons with cross-disciplinary components, games, teacher resources, student masters, and more.
Contact: Linda Pruski, Educational Development Specialist - pruski@uthscsa.edu, 210-567-2747
Using Community Health Priorities to Improve Health Science Education
Along with the Area Health Education Center, we will recruit 5 middle and high school science or health teachers into a two-year program to: 1) explore ways in which community engagement instruction and strategies can be used to generate teaching materials that address community health priorities, and 2) help teachers understand the nature of health science research. Program training will be held in conjunction with folks from Southwest Biomedical Research and the Southwest Primate Research Center. This program is funded by the CTSA Supplement.
Contact: Linda Pruski, Educational Development Specialist - pruski@uthscsa.edu, 210-567-2747t