NJ Governor's STEM Scholars 2015-16

The Governor’s STEM Scholars Program has begun accepting applications for the class of 2015. The program is a public-private partnership for students interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and is an initiative of the Research & Development Council of New Jersey, Governor’s Office, New Jersey Department of Education, and Secretary of Higher Education. This is a free program open to New Jersey students in grades 10-Ph.D., and it will take place during four, day long Saturday conferences over the 2015-2016 academic year. Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 29, 2015.

The program seeks to select a diverse and representative group of 50 high school and post-secondary students (through Ph.D./M.D.) who are passionate about STEM, presenting them with incredible opportunities to learn about becoming a STEM professional from New Jersey’s vast STEM industry and leading academic professionals. Scholars are provided with mentoring opportunities allowing them to engage in meaningful, ongoing dialogue with professionals from New Jersey’s research and development community as well as state policymakers.

The heart of the program is four themed conferences that aim to mentor, educate, and inspire the scholars by introducing them to accomplished STEM professionals in industry, academia, nonprofits, and government. The expectation is that engaging the best and brightest students in our state with their professional peers will open up mutually beneficial doors of research, opportunity, and professional development.

To explore the site and apply to the program, please visit: www.govstemscholars.org

Note: If you are applying for this program, please email your counselor, who will send you a copy of your current transcript (required part of the application). 

BOLD Summer Camp

BioCONECT Oncology Leadership Development (BOLD) Camp

Open to high school students entering the 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade in Fall 2015.

BOLD is 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.

During this week-long interactive experience, students will increase their understanding of cancer-related causes, diagnostic tools, treatment options and current research through the context of breast cancer. More importantly, they will identify risk reduction strategies and learn first-hand about diverse careers related to the field as they live the experience among the professionals at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey!

DATES: July 27 through July 31, 2015 (Monday-Friday)

TIME: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM each day, continental breakfast and lunch provided

LOCATION: Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ

TO APPLY: Visit the BOLD website to download an Application, http://cinj.rutgers.edu/bold

DEADLINE: Submit a completed application by March 31, 2015.

Accepted applicants will be notified by April 25, 2015. Upon acceptance, applicants must submit a registration fee of $125 (scholarships will be provided to those needing financial assistance) and enrollment forms by May 16, 2015 (provided after acceptance.)

Columbia University Science Honors Program

The Columbia University Science Honors Program (SHP) is a highly selective program for high school students who have a strong interest in the sciences and mathematics. The SHP holds classes at Columbia from 10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. on Saturdays throughout the academic year. Courses are primarily in the physical, chemical, biological, behavioral, and computing sciences; and instructors are scientists and mathematicians who are actively engaged in research at the University. The program and its courses have no tuition charges; however, families of SHP participants are asked to consider making voluntary contributions to help support the program.

The SHP is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 academic year. Applicants must currently be in the 11th, 10th or 9th grade. Columbia will be selecting 400 students for the program from approximately 750 schools in the metropolitan New York area.

The deadline for completed application and fee payment is February 26, 2015.

Click here to visit the Columbia SHP Homepage

Lakewood Blue Claws Job Fair

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Neptune HS Mini-Engineering Academy

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