Summer Scientist Education Series
Summer Scientist Education Series
The purpose of this series is to expose high school and undergraduate students to the scientific method and careers in medical research.
Series Objectives
- Discuss themes in scientific inquiry and ethics
- Explore careers in medical research
- Identify career options and steps to achieve career goals
- Create an opportunity for collegiality and social interaction among aspiring young scientists.
How to Participate
Summer 2025 classes will be held both in-person and virtually every Thursday afternoon from 4-5 p.m. beginning June 12 and ending July 17. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.
Topics Include:
- Basic/Discovery Science – Laboratory-based research focused on understanding fundamental mechanisms of disease and normal development. It is typically conducted in a “wet-bench” laboratory setting and is focused on understanding biologic processes that occur at the cellular level.
- Translational/Clinical Science – Research that aims to turn discoveries in the lab or clinic into new diagnostic or therapeutic interventions. It typically involves the initial development of a candidate new treatment, and then testing how the treatment works in various animal models of a disease.
- Population Health Research – Research on factors such as public policies or community-based interventions that influence the health status of population groups. It is typically conducted in a community including a mixture of healthy individuals, as well as those with a variety of health conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- If I am unable to attend, where can I find all past sessions?
- You can find all past sessions posted to our On-Demand Library.
- Is the Summer 2025 program going to be held virtually?
- No, it will be held in person
- Where is the in-person event being held?
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Ann I. Wolfe Education Building | Stecker Auditorium
575 S. 18th Street
Columbus, OH 43205
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Contact
Community Education
CommunityEducation@NationwideChildrens.org
(614) 355-0589