Research at Fox Chase »Pre-Graduate Research Programs »High School Student Scientist Program

The Partnership for Cancer Research Education is designed to help high school students understand science by participating in cancer research. The Partnership is funded by the Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Supplement from the National Cancer Institute, and the Jack M. Berry Fund for Science Education, and consists of the CURE and FCCC Student Scientist Programs.

We strongly encourage teachers whose students are members of groups traditionally underrepresented in science to use the opportunities provided by the Partnership to expose their students to career options in science. Minority students, please see the CURE Student Scientist program below.

The Student Scientist Program

The Student Scientist program places high school students in Fox Chase Cancer Center labs to work on current research projects. Students work after school and full time in the summer as they learn science information, practice inquiry skills, and try out the life of scientist. Teachers, students, and school program leaders can click on the links in the blue box for more information.

CURE Student Scientists are minority students who participate in the program for two consecutive years. Minority status for this program includes a broad range of individuals.

FCCC Student Scientists are any high school students who participate in the program for one year; click here for details.

Important Dates for Student Scientists

Application Due	March 7, 2008
Notification of First Cut Results	end of April 2008
Interviews with Program Director	April 2008
Interviews with Scientist Mentors	May 2008
Notification of Acceptance	June 2008

Questions and comments are welcome! Just click on the email address or call.

Susanne C Johnston, EdD,
Program Director
Susanne.Johnston@fccc.edu
215-728-5682
Reimann Building 345
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111