About the STaR Program
The STaR Program is a unique live remote mentoring and research experience incorporating bioinformatic analysis and data science methodology, and combines a year-long remote research experience with a hands-on summer research component to offer high school science scholars the opportunity to conduct an original scientific research project. More than just a remote research internship, the science curriculum developed and geared towards rising junior and senior students accepted into the STaR Program includes: opportunities to present at prestigious regional and national science competitions; collaborations with faculty who are up-and-coming leaders in their fields; tailored science workshops to deepen their knowledge; and experienced STEM Directors and coaches to provide supportive feedback that encourages a STaR scholar’s success, in line with our philosophy of building students’ experiences around their natural interests and innate intellectual strengths.
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
- Communication
- Feedback Reciprocity
- Creativity
- Resourcefulness
Deliverables for STaR Program Scholars
- Introduction to career mentors to build strong advisory relationships that last well into their professional development
- Enhanced scientific and medical literacy
- Knowledge of data mining; data analysis; use and application of in silico tools and electronic databases.
- First authorship on poster presentations for local, regional, and/or national science symposia
- First authorship on a research abstract
- Authorship on a scientific manuscript
- Opportunities for competition and enhanced scholarship/college entry applications
- Establishment, development & growth of career networks
Mission/Vision
Read our origin story, and learn more about the Mission of the STaR Program and our Vision
Meet the Program Founders
Randolph S. Faustino, PhD (STaR Program Founder & Scientific Director)
Claudia C. Preston, MD (STaR Program Co-Founder & Educational Director)
