High School Girls in Science

Photo: Burke Museum
Photo: Burke Museum

Be a part of groundbreaking research happening at the Burke!

Designed for students in grades 9–12, the Burke’s High School Girls in Science Program helps you gain confidence and hands-on experience through work with distinguished UW mentors.

Over seven meetings, we will take an in-depth look into a Burke collection through behind the scenes tours, studies of plant anatomy, morphological comparisons, and study of the relationships between plants and their environments, followed by a public celebration of our work.

Priority acceptance is granted to applicants seeking to develop self-confidence in their STEM skills, and students with limited access to STEM role models and/or science resources. 

Ages: Grades 9–12

Cost: FREE 

Session Dates: 4:30-6:30 p.m. on April 24, May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22, May 29, and June 5

Apply: Applications are now open! Acceptance notification by April.

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Applicants are expected to attend all seven sessions.

 

 

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