Project SEED, a program co-sponsored by the American Chemical Society that enables high school students from economically disadvantaged families to conduct eight weeks of research at UToledo and receive a stipend, is accepting applications from high school students through Friday, March 31.
Hosted by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for nearly 20 years, Project SEED provides Toledo-area high school students unique opportunities that include mentorship by UToledo faculty and learning firsthand about chemistry and biochemistry research.
Accepted students will:
• Work approximately eight hours each weekday for eight to 10 weeks;
• Conduct meaningful research — either working on a project independently or with other students — and write a report or prepare a poster at the end of the summer; and,
• Earn a stipend amount of $3,200.
“This program is a great opportunity for our mentors and graduate and undergraduate students to interact with local high school students and allows for ‘a seed of knowledge’ to be planted in our community,” said Dr. Emanuela Gionfriddo, Project SEED institutional coordinator. “Former Project SEED students have been successful in their academic careers after their experience in our research labs and landed in prestigious universities across the country.”
To qualify, high school students should have completed a one-year introductory high school chemistry course and must be recognized as economically disadvantaged.
For a full list of student eligibility requirements, for more program information or to apply, visit the UToledo Project SEED webpage.
