This program offers a completely free, immersive, hands-on research experience in chemistry and related sciences at top-tier Texas universities, providing one-on-one mentorship with faculty and graduate students.
The Welch Summer Scholar Program (WSSP) is a five-week immersive scientific research experience for high-achieving Texas high school students. Participants engage in one-on-one mentoring and first-hand research training with faculty and graduate students at one of six participating Texas universities: The University of Texas at Austin, The University of Texas at Arlington, The University of Texas at Dallas, The University of Houston, Texas A&M University, and Texas Tech University. The program's primary goal is to expose students to rigorous scientific research and provide a glimpse into college campus life. Students conduct real-life research projects using state-of-the-art equipment and modern technology, culminating in a research paper, presentation, and/or poster session. Through assignments, guest speaker series, facility tours, and presentations of personal research findings, students gain a deeper understanding of chemical principles and research methodologies. Many alumni pursue undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in STEM fields.
Students spend the majority of each day performing research activities in their assigned lab under the supervision of an advanced graduate student or post-doctoral associate, in addition to interacting with a faculty mentor.
The program is ideal for talented and inquisitive Texas high school sophomores and juniors who are interested in exploring academic scientific research, particularly in chemistry and related hard sciences.
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