This free virtual program offers direct engagement with leading environmental health scientists and provides a certificate upon completion.
The Silent Spring Summer Institute is a free virtual program designed for high school students (grades 9-12) and middle school students aged 13 and up who are interested in environmental health or considering a STEM career. The program aims to educate students on how everyday environments, including water, air, food, and products, influence health and well-being. Participants will gain insight into how science can develop solutions to reduce disease risk and foster healthier communities.
Through a series of lectures, students will explore topics such as environmental justice, scientific research methods (including hypothesis development and studies in animals and humans), exposure science (measuring chemicals in drinking water, household dust, and consumer products), and science translation (interventions for reducing harmful exposures). Upon completion of the one-week course, students receive a certificate, providing early exposure to careers in STEM and public health.
A typical day involves engaging in lectures and discussions on various environmental health topics, led by experts from Silent Spring Institute.
This program is best for high school students (grades 9-12) and middle school students aged 13 and up who are interested in environmental health or considering a degree or career in STEM.
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