Opportunities for High School Students

 Update 2: 
 Summer internships at Fred Hutch. 

High school students are welcome to apply for an 8 week, paid summer research internship at Fred Hutch. The Hutch has an international reputation for its pioneering research in biological sciences, bone marrow and stem cell transplantation, cancer prevention, epidemiology, and biostatistics. 

Selected interns will spend 1 full week in training.  This includes hands-on training in laboratory safety techniques and skills in our Training Labs, designated safe labs for minors. Interns will then be paired and matched to a host mentor who will supervise them over the remaining 7 weeks on specific projects or activities in the host lab.  Interns also attend weekly workshops and seminars.  The internship culminates with a reflection presentation during the final week.  Interns receive a stipend.
Center for Innate Immunity (CIIID) Scholars internship program
The Center for Innate Immunity (CIIID) Scholars internship program is a 10-week hands-on lab experience at the University of Washington.  Students will join a CIIID lab for the summer and work towards completing a project in innate immunity. Interns will learn molecular and cell biology lab techniques from professional scientists, converse with experts in the field on their project, work through a cohesive project that culminates in presenting their findings to the CIIID group at the conclusion of the internship. This is a rare and unique opportunity for high school students to get real-world experience in a functioning biomedical research lab. The CIIID will host 1 – 3 highly engaged junior or senior level high school or rising undergraduate freshman students each summer. This program is designed to foster scientific literacy and an interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines, particularly biomedical sciences focused on infection and immunity. The intern will develop a basic toolkit of lab skills including lab techniques, lab safety, organization and lab notebook/records-keeping. 

This program is designed for highly engaged high school students entering their junior or senior year in high school that are local to the Seattle Metro area. Interns will be selected from a pool of highly qualified applicants.

Interns will receive a stipend of approximately $2700 to be disbursed in installments throughout the internship. 
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Update: just saw this opportunity for younger students.
Mr. Yuk is calling all students grades Kindergarten through 6th to help him create artwork that shows people how to keep safe from toxic substances. The 2019 Poison Prevention Poster Contest theme is: “Mr. Yuk to the Rescue!”
 
One talented student in grades K-6 will be chosen as the Poison Prevention Poster Contest winner, to coincide with National Poison Prevention Week, March 17-23, 2019. The winning design will be used as the official Washington State Poison Prevention Week poster.
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Washington Poison Center Poison Prevention Poster Contest

Washington State Legislature Page Program
The Washington State Legislature has one of the finest page programs in the country. Hundreds of students throughout Washington State have an opportunity each year to take part in the legislative process and observe the Legislature and other branches of state government in action.
Teens In Public Service
 (TIPS) is now accepting teen intern applications for our 2019 summer internship program!  TIPS hires teens-ages 15-19 and provides them with paid summer internships working at a selection of nonprofit organizations in the Greater Seattle area.
The University of Washington STEMsub Program Application
Currently accepting applications from students at Chief Sealth, Cleveland, and Franklin High Schools in Seattle and Foster High School in Tukwila.
  • Help in high school, getting into college, and preparing for a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM)
  • A six week college experience on the University of Washington Campus with STEM lectures by University faculty and researchers, college-level study sections and labs, awesome STEM electives and core classes, and inspiring STEM-related field trips
  • Tutoring, academic advising, and SAT/ACT test prep workshops during the academic year
  • Help with applying for colleges, financial aid, scholarships and with completing the FAFSA
The MLK Seattle’s 4th Annual Career & Opportunity Fair
Happening Monday, January 21   8:30 – 11:30 am at Garfield High School (400 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122) This event is open to ALL people with and without work experience or barriers to employment - especially young people who need the opportunity to start a career. Register at https://www.seattlemlkcoalition.org/ (Jon Bersche, jon.bersche@seattle.gov
Thank you to President Harris for the many tips.

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