Do you like science? Do you want to see what goes on behind-the-scenes at a museum and what scientists do all day? Do you want to get involved but don’t know how? Then join us for the Summer Science Institute!

Participants in the Summer Science Institute will learn about the wide range of scientific disciplines both on display in the exhibit halls and under investigation in our laboratories. Students will have the opportunity to meet scientists, attend exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of our collections, and take part in interactive hands-on explorations.

The Summer Science Institute runs for two weeks. Week 1 is devoted to Earth & Space science including the study of rocks and minerals, geodynamics and earth processes, planetology and exo-planets, stars, super novae, galaxies and black holes. Week 2 is devoted to the biological and life sciences and focuses on biodiversity, conservation genetics, evolution, paleontology and anthropology. In addition students will learn about our other high school programs: the Science Research Mentoring Programs, Saltz, and the After School Program.

Week 1, EARTH AND SPACE WEEK:  August 19 - 23, 2013

Week 2, BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION WEEK:  August 26 - 30, 2013

Participants may attend one or both weeks of the Institute where they will learn about the wide range of scientific disciplines both on display in the exhibit halls and under investigation in our laboratories.

There is a $300 fee per week, with fee waivers available.

ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

New York City high school students who are in or have just completed 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grade (or equivalent) are eligible to apply. Applicants must live in OR go to school or be homeschooled within the five boroughs of New York City.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete the online application by June 9, 2013 by 5PM. You can find the application here.

CREDITS

The Museum's Youth Initiatives are generously supported by the leadership contribution of