THE TRIP EXPERIENCE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
The Teen Research Internship Program (TRIP) is a rigorous lab-based course for high school students who are motivated to explore their interests in science and medicine. The mission of TRIP is to foster an enthusiasm for science by offering students a chance to do hypothesis-driven research and hands-on learning in a lab.
PHASE ONE:
Students use their creativity and curiosity to develop potential research questions surrounding the impact of diet, environmental stress, and genetics on organismal development and behavior, while also learning basic lab and problem solving skills. Importantly, students can explore questions that have not be asked before, that matter to them, or some combination of the two!
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PHASE TWO:
Students learn how to use common laboratory equipment, design and perform experiments, learn about data collection and analysis, and, most importantly, learn how to think through and overcome failure.
During PHASE TWO, participants build their skills and confidence in experimental design, time management, and navigating the inevitable "bumps in the road" |
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PHASE THREE:
An integral part of the scientific method is communicating your findings. Therefore, TRIP participants practice explaining their experimental design, data, conclusions, and future directions throughout the program. At the end of the program, students present their findings to the scientific community, their peers and their family in a scientific symposium where they gain insight into the real world and big picture applications of their work.
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EMPOWERING YOUTH,
CHANGING THE FUTURE...
AND BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION
OF SCIENTISTS . . .
ONE TEEN AT A TIME
CHANGING THE FUTURE...
AND BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION
OF SCIENTISTS . . .
ONE TEEN AT A TIME