The Young Scientist Program
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Founded in 1991 by two M.D/Ph.D. students, the Young Scientist Program is designed to attract high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds into scientific careers through activities emphasizing hands-on research and individualized contact between young people and active scientists.
12/13/2022
Calling all 11th grade students in St. Louis: YSP Summer Focus 2023 applications are now open!
If you (or someone you know) are interested in science or medicine and want to gain hands-on research experience this summer, then apply to the Young Scientist Program - Summer Focus program!
Applications are due February 13, 2023. Program dates are June 5 - July 28, 2023. Summer Focus Scholars will receive a $4,000 stipend, conduct a biomedical research project, and complete two courses on science communication and college prep.
Check out our website for more details and how to apply! https://sites.wustl.edu/wustlysp/programs/summer-focus/
06/02/2020
The Young Scientist Program's statement of solidarity
12/09/2019
New Summer Focus directors Maple and Kitra are out at the local St. Louis schools to spread the news: Summer Focus 2020 applications are now open!! The program runs May 27-July 24, 2020.
Students can apply at http://ysp.wustl.edu/SummerFocus.php
Applications due February 18, 2020!!
10/28/2019
Happening today and tomorrow! Meet the YSP team, get involved, and enjoy free food!
09/04/2019
Did you see our interview with the Washington University in St. Louis Department of Chemistry?
Young Scientist Program supports local students through science education and research initiatives Young Scientist Program supports local students through science education and research initiativesBy Shawn Ballard8.29.19 | Graduate/PostdocShareThe Young Scientist Program (YSP) at WashU works with local public schools to promote science education and science literacy for students from all levels a...
05/31/2019
Today is day 2 of our Summer Focus Boot Camp. In just 8 weeks the Scholars will present their biomedical research findings in a symposium. We are excited to see their progress!
03/21/2019
If you didn't get a chance to visit with today at the Post Doc Symposium, here are the FREE programs we have to offer to St. Louis K-12 students
03/17/2019
We finished in person interviews for Summer Focus 2019! Does your research lab want to train one of these amazing St. Louis High School students? Let us know!
10/15/2018
Thank you everyone who joined us at our town hall meeting. We had 27 volunteers attend today!!
Come join the Young Scientist Program for our first town hall meeting of the fall semester!
Learn about YSP and how to get involved. Meet our leadership team and other YSP volunteers.
-Food will be provided-
When: Monday, October 15th at 12:30pm
Where: FLTC 214, Medical Campus
- THE YSP LEADERHIP TEAM NEEDS YOU -
Getting involved in the YSP leadership team is a great way to not only gain experience in teaching and mentoring students but also to freshen up on your leadership and administrative skills. Come to the town hall meeting to learn everything about the structure of YSP, the different leadership positions and how to get involved in our leadership team!
08/20/2018
YSP had a great turnout at the DBBS orientation event today! We are so excited to have so many students interested in volunteering with us!
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