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On Saturdays August 24, August 31, September 7, September 14, September 21, September 28, October 5, 2024From 1:00-5:00 p.m.The Lawrence Hall of Science
On Saturdays August 24, August 31, September 7, September 14, September 21, September 28, October 5, 2024
From 1:00-5:00 p.m.The Lawrence Hall of Science
The Environmental Science Research Intern program provides opportunities for youth to engage in authentic scientific research at the intersection of science education, environmental and public health, and environmental and social justice. The program engages young people in generating a database to assess lead exposure in children living in various East Bay neighborhoods. This work follows a recent study conducted by youth researchers in our East Bay Academy for Young Scientists (EBAYS), which suggested that children playing in soil in more affluent communities may be at significantly less risk of lead exposure than those playing outside in lower-income communities.
Registration now closed.
Grade Level: Participants must be between the ages of 14 – 18 on the date the program begins.
Location: The Lawrence Hall of Science
When: Program meets on seven (7) consecutive Saturdays from 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Price: $1,200
Cancellation and Refund Policy: Due to the limited availability of spots, your registration fee is non-refundable. If the program needs to be canceled by The Lawrence Hall of Science you will be notified at least five days before the starting date, and your registration fee will be fully refunded.
The following important questions will guide program your research:
As part of the internship experience, you will:
Findings generated will be used to construct a mathematical model to estimate lead exposure in young children. As a culminating activity, you will write a condensed scientific manuscript in the style used in scientific journals. These manuscripts will serve as the basis for articles that may later be submitted for publication in the Journal of High School Science.
Session 1: August – October, 2024
1:00-5:00 p.m.
Questions? Contact EBAYS@berkeley.edu