16-week science institute open to students

High school students interested in science have until Jan. 10 to apply for the Youth Science Institute.

This after school program is offered on Wednesday evenings from 4-6 at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences in Incline Village from Jan. 22-through May.

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) will be hosting the eighth annual Youth Science Institute. This 16-week program is for students in grades 9-11 who have an interest in exploring different scientific disciplines. Students will conduct 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.

Not only will participants gain knowledge and skills in various scientific fields and work with scientists, but will also receive opportunities for paid internships, fulfill community service hours, and receive letters of recommendation.

All applicants will go through an interview process and accepted students will need to pay tuition of $250. Full and partial scholarships are available..

Send applications or any questions to Kylee Wilkins at knwilkins@ucdavis.edu or (775) 881.7560, ext. 7474.

Additional details and the application are available online.