Students are paired one-on-one with a dedicated mentor and work on actual, existing research projects at the San Diego Supercomputer Center, providing unparalleled exposure and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful research.
The UCSD Research Experience for High School Students (REHS) is an eight-week volunteer program at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) designed to immerse high school students in computational science and research. Participants gain hands-on experience in real-world computational research projects, working directly with dedicated mentors who are computational research scientists. Students learn to formulate and test hypotheses, conduct computational experiments, and analyze data. The program emphasizes work readiness skills, critical thinking, teamwork, and communication through regular lab meetings and group discussions. A key outcome is the development of a scientific poster reflecting their summer research and future career goals, which is presented at a celebratory event. This experience provides significant early career exposure and can be valuable for college applications, particularly for students considering STEM fields.
A typical day might involve morning lab work, where students conduct experiments or develop computational models under the supervision of their mentors, followed by afternoon group discussions, lab meetings, or lectures providing insights into computational science and research ethics.
This program is best for Southern California high school students serious about STEM and research, particularly those interested in computational science and seeking direct mentorship and real project participation.
UC San Diego, San Diego Supercomputer Center
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