The Young Scientist Program

The Young Scientist Program YSP at Washington University works with the St. Louis area public schools teaching, recruiting, and mentoring students and teachers. http://ysp.wustl.edu

Founded in 1991 by two M.D/Ph.D. students, the Young Scientist Program is designed to attract high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds into scientific careers through activities emphasizing hands-on research and individualized contact between young people and active scientists.

Calling all 11th grade students in St. Louis: YSP Summer Focus 2023 applications are now open!If you (or someone you kno...
12/13/2022

Calling all 11th grade students in St. Louis: YSP Summer Focus 2023 applications are now open!

If you (or someone you know) are interested in science or medicine and want to gain hands-on research experience this summer, then apply to the Young Scientist Program - Summer Focus program!

Applications are due February 13, 2023. Program dates are June 5 - July 28, 2023. Summer Focus Scholars will receive a $4,000 stipend, conduct a biomedical research project, and complete two courses on science communication and college prep.

Check out our website for more details and how to apply! https://sites.wustl.edu/wustlysp/programs/summer-focus/

The Young Scientist Program's statement of solidarity
06/02/2020

The Young Scientist Program's statement of solidarity

New Summer Focus directors Maple and Kitra are out at the local St. Louis schools to spread the news: Summer Focus 2020 ...
12/09/2019

New Summer Focus directors Maple and Kitra are out at the local St. Louis schools to spread the news: Summer Focus 2020 applications are now open!! The program runs May 27-July 24, 2020.

Students can apply at http://ysp.wustl.edu/SummerFocus.php
Applications due February 18, 2020!!

11/13/2019
Happening today and tomorrow! Meet the YSP team, get involved, and enjoy free food!
10/28/2019

Happening today and tomorrow! Meet the YSP team, get involved, and enjoy free food!

Did you see our interview with the Washington University in St. Louis Department of Chemistry?
09/04/2019

Did you see our interview with the Washington University in St. Louis Department of Chemistry?

Young Scientist Program supports local students through science education and research initiativesBy Shawn Ballard8.29.19 | Graduate/PostdocShareThe Young Scientist Program (YSP) at WashU works with local public schools to promote science education and science literacy for students from all levels a...

Today is day 2 of our Summer Focus Boot Camp. In just 8 weeks the Scholars will present their biomedical research findin...
05/31/2019

Today is day 2 of our Summer Focus Boot Camp. In just 8 weeks the Scholars will present their biomedical research findings in a symposium. We are excited to see their progress!

If you didn't get a chance to visit with today at the Post Doc Symposium, here are the FREE programs we have to offer to...
03/21/2019

If you didn't get a chance to visit with today at the Post Doc Symposium, here are the FREE programs we have to offer to St. Louis K-12 students

We finished in person interviews for Summer Focus 2019! Does your research lab want to train one of these amazing St. Lo...
03/17/2019

We finished in person interviews for Summer Focus 2019! Does your research lab want to train one of these amazing St. Louis High School students? Let us know!

Thank you everyone who joined us at our town hall meeting. We had 27 volunteers attend today!!
10/15/2018

Thank you everyone who joined us at our town hall meeting. We had 27 volunteers attend today!!

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