This program offers direct, hands-on research experience with leading scientists and graduate student mentors at a world-renowned marine science institution.
The UCSD Pre-College Community - Tier 2 Summer Research Program at Scripps Institution of Oceanography offers high school students an immersive, hands-on research experience in marine science. Students collaborate with Scripps graduate students and active marine science researchers, gaining practical skills in various fields such as ocean chemistry, marine ecology, and environmental data analysis. The program emphasizes designing and conducting research projects, exploring scientific questions, and presenting findings. Participants will utilize advanced scientific equipment, refine research methods, and engage in activities like collecting and analyzing environmental DNA (eDNA) from diverse coastal environments to understand ecosystem and human health. The curriculum also includes conventional field techniques such as water quality testing and quadrat sampling, alongside cutting-edge molecular biomonitoring tools like metabarcoding and shotgun sequencing. This program provides a valuable head start for students interested in marine science careers, offering mentorship and a deeper understanding of real-world research.
Students engage in hands-on research, collecting and analyzing data using advanced scientific equipment, and collaborating with mentors on marine science projects.
The ideal student is a high schooler passionate about marine science, eager to gain practical research experience, and interested in pursuing a career in the field.
Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) Campus, La Jolla, San Diego
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