What Will YOU Do This Summer?

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

YES! Youth Engagement Through Science


Youth Engagement through Science (YES!) is a summer internship and fall college
preparatory program that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists.
Washington, DC area high school students, most from communities traditionally
underrepresented in science careers, participate in the program at the National
Museum of Natural History (NMNH) and the National Zoo.
Program Structure
  • Summer: Internship, 6 weeks, Monday – Friday, late June to early August
  • Fall: College preparatory, 10 weeks, Saturdays, late September to early November
  • Students have partnered in the past with mentors from NMNH & National Zoo in: Paleobiology • Entomology • Botany • Invertebrate Zoology • Vertebrate Zoology Insect Zoo/Butterfly Pavilion • Smithsonian Libraries • Asia Trail • Lions & Tigers Small Mammals • Reptile House • Amazonia
  • Students gain experience communicating science in exhibits and other learning venues.
  • Students take field trips to other different Smithsonian Institution research centers throughout the area.
For more information, email: yesprogram@si.edu or visit our website:
http://www.mnh.si.edu, search keyword: YES Program

Or Stop by Mr. Corcoran's office in room 006

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The purpose of this blog is to provide Thurgood Marshall Academy students with up to date information on exciting summer opportunities for 2012. While the summer might seem a years away, a lot of application deadlines are coming up and it is important to stay on top of them! If you have any questions please contactMr. Corcoran at acorcoran@tmapchs.org or 202-563-5946 x171.