DNA Learning Center of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s Urban Barcode Research Program (UBRP)
CUNY City Tech, Brooklyn
Biodiversity and Systematics, Conservation Biology, Evolution, Genetics and Genomics, Bioinformatics
Overview
The Urban Barcode Research Program (UBRP) at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s DNA Learning Center (DNALC) is a science education initiative to engage high school students in studies of biodiversity in New York City (NYC). UBRP enables students to gain knowledge, confidence, and interest in science while studying the interaction between biodiversity and human activity. Students participate in three mandatory preparatory workshops then conduct independent research projects with mentorship from experts from NYC institutions. Courses are offered afterschool, during school breaks, and over the summer
Benefits:
Students from all boroughs can access scientists without a long commute
Develop own research question and then conduct a year-long authentic research project with a scientist from a high-level academic institution in NYC
Gain mentorship and support from scientists and DNALC staff
Earn a monetary stipend upon completion of research and program requirements ($500)
Attend special events at partnering institutions, such as the Rockefeller University and AMNH
Eligibility Requirements
Students must reside in New York City
Students must be enrolled in grades 9-12 at a public or private high school in New York City
Students are required to complete two mandatory courses: Conservation Genetics and DNA Barcoding and Bioinformatics
After completion of the courses, students must submit an online application to be considered for the program
Courses are offered afterschool, during school breaks, and over the summer
Questions?
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