Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy
Inquiry-based Biomedical Research for Undergraduate and Advanced High School Students
City of Hope's Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy gives who are passionate about science and curious about the biological world an opportunity to learn about science by participating in bona fide scientific research:
- Unlike traditional high school or college classes where the course of study is entirely set by the instructor, City of Hope’s Roberts Academy match students with a lab according to their individual areas of interest depending on lab availability. Selected participants then spend 10 weeks working full-time as a member of a biomedical research team pursing novel research questions.
- Our world-renowned physicians and scientists serve as mentors, guiding students in their research, while helping them develop other critical professional skills.
- Students participate in a variety of courses and seminars to expand their educational experience.
- Weekly seminars allow students to present their research findings to their peers, providing an opportunity for everyone to develop a greater appreciation for the breadth of scientific research that City of Hope.
- Workshops covering topics such as creating and presenting a poster, preparing applications for college and graduate school and grant writing provided important skill development opportunities for the students.
- Students interact with their peers and their research mentors on a continual basis, fostering valuable relationships that can last a lifetime.
- Summer program participants also receive a stipend of $4,500 for their work at the completion of their 10 weeks.
Students who join this program are usually surprised and excited by what they learn and accomplish over the 10-week internship. Many students have their names included on published research papers, and some have even patented and sold inventions developed with their mentors.