2008 Application Materials

Application | Parental Consent Form | Fact Sheet

Program Description

Established 1999
The Program for Research and Investigation in Science and Math (PRISM) provides 3 weeks of enjoyable summer academics and activities at the Harvard Medical School for rising 9th grade students. The program is designed to ease the transition from middle to high school and to help students build a solid foundation in their math and science skills. PRISM promotes critical, analytical, and independent thinking skills through classroom, laboratory, computer and field trip activities. PRISM also promotes overall literacy skills through case-based learning. Students learn basic scientific and mathematical principles in the context of medical physiology and disease processes. They also learn how math and science together explain natural phenomena.

Program Dates

PRISM Summer Program is offered in 2 sessions;
Session I: June 30 – July 18, 2008 (girls and boys)
Session II: July 21 – August 7, 2008 (all boys)

Most of the program will take place on the Harvard Medical School campus; however there are some field trips to other locations. Breakfast and lunch will be served daily.

Eligible Students Must:

• Be an 8th grade student attending Boston Public Schools (with preference given to students participating in the Mentoring for Science program);
• Demonstrated interest and ability in science, with a desire to pursue a career in science and/or an interest in attending college;
• Be committed to participate and willing to attend all program activities and seminars

Application Process

• Complete a formal Application Form
• Give your current science & math teachers Student Assessment Forms (teachers will fax directly to our office)
• Give your parents the DCP Parental Consent Form
• Return the Application Form & DCP Parental Consent Form to the address indicated on the Application
• Application Deadline: May 5, 2008
  

For more information contact:

Felipe Gómez
K-12 Liaison
Harvard Medical School
Office for Diversity and Community Partnership
Minority Faculty Development Program
felipe_gomez@hms.harvard.edu
617-432-1847