Students are paired one-on-one with a dedicated mentor and contribute to actual, existing research projects at the San Diego Supercomputer Center, offering unparalleled exposure to real-world computational research.
The Research Experience for High School Students (REHS) at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) is an eight-week volunteer summer internship designed to immerse high school students in computational science and related research fields. Participants gain hands-on experience by working on established research projects alongside UCSD faculty, graduate students, and SDSC researchers. Students learn to formulate and test hypotheses, conduct computational experiments, and analyze data. The program emphasizes the development of technical skills such as programming and data analysis, as well as soft skills like teamwork, critical thinking, and scientific writing. The experience culminates in a poster session where students present their research findings, providing valuable public speaking and presentation skills. This program aims to broaden students' awareness of STEM career opportunities and equip them with the knowledge needed for future research endeavors.
A typical day involves morning lab work, where students conduct experiments or develop computational models under mentor supervision, followed by afternoon group discussions, lab meetings, or lectures on computational science and research ethics.
This program is ideal for high school students passionate about STEM and computational science who are considering pursuing a research career and want to gain hands-on experience with dedicated mentorship.
San Diego Supercomputer Center, UC San Diego, 9836 Hopkins Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0505
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