| New Jersey 4-H has unique after school programs and science club opportunities that encourage excitement and accomplishment in science learning. |
| The Rutgers Youth Enjoy Science (RUYES) program seeks to encourage youth from groups that are underrepresented in the biomedical sciences to pursue cancer research and healthcare careers. |
| Decision for Dentistry – This program allows students to explore the dental profession as a possible career while shedding light on the dental school experience. |
| BOLD (BioCONECT Oncology Leadership Development) Initiative – A unique summer learning opportunity for students who have an interest in learning about cellular biology and genetics of cancer, as well as the diverse careers connected to the field. |
| 2024 Toxicology, Health & Environmental Disease (THED) High School Summer Program -Students will participate in a variety of activities encompassing laboratory ethics, experimental design, genetics, drug disposition and pharmacogenetics, and forensic toxicology. |
| The Waksman Student Scholars Program (WSSP) provides opportunities for high school students and their teachers to conduct an authentic research project in molecular biology and bioinformatics and publish their findings. |
| PHocus – Summer Experience, Grades 9-12 | Rutgers School of Public Health: An interdisciplinary educational program organized by the Rutgers School of Public Health for high school students in grades 9-12. Students will explore population health and learn the fundamentals of epidemiology, the basic science of public health. |
| PHOENIX (Population Health Outreach and Education for Next generation Impact and eXcellence): A free five-day crash course for high school students/would-be health care professionals from across Central New Jersey, with the aim of introducing the students to the health professions, population health, and community service. |
| BIO Links Program: BIO Links is a teaching K-12 outreach program which allows graduate students and postdocs the opportunity to volunteer in local public schools. BIO Links volunteers are paired with a science teacher from a local school and make a commitment to visit one class per week for nine weeks. |
| The NJ Governors STEM Scholar Program: A public-private partnership between the Research & Development Council of New Jersey and New Jersey government entities, the NJ Governors STEM Scholar Program brings together a diverse and representative group of high school and post-secondary student leaders who are interested in pursuing a STEM-related major and career. This program designs and delivers research career development opportunities to high school students through early career basic, translational and clinical scientists. |
