Programs
HEITHOFF-BRODY HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SCHOLARS
Each summer, a select group of high school students is invited to join the Salk Institute’s renowned research community for an 8-week paid internship—a transformative experience designed to ignite curiosity and build real-world skills.
Interns work side-by-side with Salk scientists on groundbreaking research projects, gaining hands-on lab experience under the guidance of expert mentors. Beyond the lab, students participate in dynamic seminars, career-building workshops, biotech industry site visits, and other enrichment activities that broaden their scientific horizons.
The program culminates in a celebratory research symposium, where students present their findings to mentors, lab teams, and proud families
Eligibility: Open to students 16 years and older who live and attend school in San Diego County.
ELLEN POTTER RESEARCH CONNECTIONS FOR TEACHERS SYMPOSIUM
Southern California teachers and educators are invited to hear from Salk faculty and researchers in a seminar environment, then collaborate with colleagues to apply what they have learned to create Next Generation Science Standards aligned lesson plans applicable to their classrooms.
Please click here to view the recording from the March 2024 and the October 2020 seminars.
HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE DAY
High School Science Day is a free event for high school students in Southern California. Each year, we host 150-250 students and 30-50 teachers and parent volunteers at Salk Institute for all day science talks, lab tours, and a career panel. Students and teachers will meet Salk scientists, learn about current cutting-edge research projects and the fundamental skills necessary for laboratory research.
This program is generously supported by the Anne and Neal Blue High School Science Fund.
To subscribe to our mailing list for future events, please email education@salk.edu.