Applications being accepted for Youth Science Institute

Are you a high school student interested in learning more about science? Would you like to add a great experience onto your college resume while also having a great time and making new friends?

High school students interested in science may apply for the Youth Science Institute (YSI) program by Dec. 17. This afterschool program is offered on Wednesdays from 4 to 6pm at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences in Incline Village beginning Jan. 26 and running through May 25, 2011.

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) and Space Science for Schools will be hosting the fourth annual Youth Science Institute. This 15-week program is for high school students in grades 9 through 11 who have an interest in exploring different scientific disciplines. Students will conduct different science experiments and activities including stream monitoring, fish dissection, earth science geology hikes, astrobiology, biochemistry, green building demonstrations, lake science on the UC Davis Research Vessel John Le Conte and more. The students will not only gain knowledge and skills in various scientific fields and work with scientists, but will receive opportunities for paid internships, fulfill community service hours, and receive letters of recommendation.

Send applications or any questions to Martin Frye, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center AmeriCorps Member at mfrye@ucdavis.edu or (775) 881.7560, ext. 7483.

Additional details and the application are available online.