Now in its 26th year, Liberty Science Center’s Partners in Science program provides an intensive, eight-week summer experience for high school juniors and seniors. The program pairs students with mentors in science, health and technical fields and challenges them to participate in ongoing research and independent projects.

Partners in Science gives students the opportunity to investigate questions driving scientific discovery in professional laboratory settings. Additionally, they develop a network of advisors and lifelong connections that may help them identify and focus their career goals.

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To be considered for Partners in Science, students should meet the following criteria:

  • Complete the 10th or 11th grade by June 2012.
  • Exhibit outstanding abilities and/or serious interest in science and/or technology.
  • Participate in a variety of extracurricular activities.
  • Must be available from June 28, 2012 to August 23, 2012.
  • Exhibit the maturity level needed to work with science professionals.

 

Sponsor a student
Partners in Science is available thanks to the generous support of corporations and individuals. Offer a direct hand to a talented young scientist by sponsoring one or more students. If interested, please contact the Director of Individual Giving at 201.253.1446.

 

What’s Expected
Students who are selected to participate in Partners in Science are expected to fulfill the following responsibilities:

  • Commit to participating 40 hours a week for eight weeks (June 28 to August 23).
  • Provide transportation to the research site.
  • Attend all bimonthly instructional workshops at Liberty Science Center.
  • Present work at Liberty Science Center to staff, peers, mentors, teachers and parents during the final symposium event at the end of August.

 

How to Apply
Complete and return the attached application form by March 16, 2012.  Click Here to Download

If accepted, participants will receive a $1,000 stipend upon completion of all program requirements.

For more information: 201.253.1533 or rrosario@lsc.org.

 

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Support for Partners in Science is provided by Drs. Erica and Marc Urquhart, Johnson and Johnson Family of Companies, NASA New Jersey Space Grant Consortium, Northeastern Chemical Association, The Bodman Foundation and The Provident Bank Foundation.