
A workshop for high school students and college freshmen who love science!
A partnership between the UAB Department of Chemistry and Center for Community Outreach Development
A partnership between the UAB Department of Chemistry and Center for Community Outreach Development
- Contribute to UAB research as you learn biochemistry and biophysics!
- Lab activities teach skills for 21st-century biotechnology, medicine, and other cutting-edge fields
- Open to all students, including those who participate in other SSI summer programs
- Non-residential summer program designed for 11th/12th grade, entering college freshmen
- NEW dates this year - Mon.-Fri. July 18-22, 2016, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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To Apply: Please fill in the application linked above. Please contact UAB's CORD (ccord@uab.edu; 205-934-5171) with questions. We hope to see you this summer!
Program Activities: See a selection of activities planned for the workshop below as UAB students and teaching assistants set up for the workshop.
- Modern biochemistry and molecular biology techniques applicable in research, drug discovery, biomedical engineering, medical diagnostics, and forensic chemistry
- Separate and study proteins by electrophoresis and magnetic resonance to "see" and understand how molecules behave!
- Meet UAB undergraduate, graduate and medical students who can answer your questions about programs in chemistry, biochemistry, and health careers
- Speak with advisors, admissions, financial aid personnel about requirements and the many different programs open to you
- Plus... have a lot of fun!
Seminar/Discussion Sessions: Behind-the-scenes tours; Opportunities for science careers; Visit medical facilities and learn about pre-med opportunities and requirements; College admission and life!