Accelerate your Research Training

Learn hands-on skills, bioinformatic analysis and data science now, so you’re prepared for college and industry in the future.

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About

The STaR Program is a unique remote mentoring and research experience baesd on a data scienc and bioinformatics approach. It is designed to provide high school juniors and seniors with valuable project ownership and competitive research opportunities

At Young STEM Scholars

We understand that you want to have more real world research experience before heading off to college.

But in order to that, you need resources, tools, andmentors that help guide you through industry best practices.

The problem is you may feel uncertain if research is for you and don’t have an accessible way to test your skills and interests, which makes you feel complacent. After all, college is a big deal and you know that.

That’s why we believe you deserve access to STEM training that empowers your college and career decisions.

Key Activities

We Know How Tough It Can Be to Feel Stuck With Making Future Plans That Align With Your Interests In STEM.

That’s why we specialize in helping high school STEM students to develop into young scientists, educators, researchers, and engineers.

A year-long remote research experience with hands-on lab workshops that helps STEM high school students just like you gain confidence in their skill sets.

Students are achieving incredible results

Our student placed 2nd at the North Central Regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium and was invited to give a podium presentation at the 2024 National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium in Albuquerque, NM

Our student presenting his research at the 2023 National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium in Virginia Beach, VA.

Two of our students had the opportunity to do imaging in the Mayo Clinic Microscopy and Cell Analysis Core Lab (MCAC) in Rochester, MN.

What You'll Get

Career Development & Networking

Build lasting relationships with career mentors and develop a robust professional network.

Scientific Literacy & Research Skills

Enhance knowledge in scientific and medical literacy, data analysis, and in silico tools, leading to authorship in scientific presentations and publications.

Research Authorship Opportunities

Gain first authorship on poster presentations, research abstracts, and scientific manuscripts.

Competitive Edge for Scholarships & College Applications

Increase competitiveness for scholarships and college entries through participation in competitions and growth opportunities.

Join our other students that have accelerated their training.

“I am most looking forward to the unique experiences and connections.”

“The STaR program is the perfect opportunity to jumpstart your career in medicine and research. Through my remote research experience, I led an independent project and worked one-on-one with my mentors to develop numerous skills, such as scientific rhetoric, academic science writing, project management, networking, and effective oratory.

“It’s a great opportunity to learn from (Dr. Faustino and Dr. Preston) and to gain the skills involved in bioinformatics.”

Here Are Your Next Steps

Apply

Complete the online application form to get started

Interview

We will schedule an interview with you to understand your interests and career path.

Start

Upon acceptance into the program, you will begin training in June with your peers!

Gain Real World Experience Today

Young STEM Scholars provides programming, training, tools, resources, and mentorship to empower students to develop experience and skills to help them excel in college and their future career.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the STaR Program cost?

The cost of the STaR Program is a non-refundable program acceptance fee of $4000, and then a $500 monthly fee for 12 months from the start (June) until the end of competition season (the following May).

What's the structure of the STaR Program?

PART 1: Educational workshops, project selection, resource identification, and analytical strategy design.
PART2: Data analysis & manuscript drafting for submission deadlines.
PART 3: Manuscript finalization and competition season -> Regeneron STS Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, & Regeneron ISEF.

What does the monthly fee cover?

This fee covers mentorship/project consultation for the duration of the program. This includes project selection; study design; research strategy planning; workshops; educational seminars (as needed); competition planning & coaching; presentation organization; manuscript preparation.

What is the STaR Program?

The STaR Program is a remote research mentoring and training program designed to provide high school junior and seniors with valuable experience and tangibles to enhance their competitiveness for college and scholarship applications.

What is the STaR Program timeline?

The Program consists of 3 parts, with an optional summer experience
- Part 1 (June – August, Year 1) involves educational workshops, project selection and design, resource identification, and analytical strategy formation for each STaR mentee participating in the program
- Part 2 (September – December, Year 1) Data analysis and begin drafting manuscript for competition submission deadlines in November and January)
- Part 3 (January – May, Year 2) Competition season! STaR Program mentees are required to submit to three competitions, i.e. the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, and the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair; manuscript finalization.
- *Optional – Part 4 (June – August, Year 2) – Lab Techniques (wet lab experience and training) and/or Specialized Training

When does the program start, and for how long does it run?

(Rising) Juniors – starts in June after finishing their sophomore year
(Rising) Seniors – starts in June after finishing their junior year
The Program runs from June (Year 1) – May (Year 2)