The Alaska Summer Research Academy (ASRA)

Now Accepting Applications for our 2012 Summer Programs

The Alaska Summer Research Academy (ASRA) is an intensive, two-week learning experience for students with an interest in science, technology, engineering and math. Students study one subject (module) and work in small teams participating in project based learning in a college-like environment.

For Students in 7th - 12th Grade!!!

ASRA - June 18 - 29, 2012

Day program - 7th - 12th grade

ASRA - July 16 - 27, 2012

Residential - 9th - 12th grade

The deadline for applications is February 29, 2012

Visit ASRA's Website at

http://www.uaf.edu/asra

Contact: Jeff Drake, Director

Phone: 907-474-7077

Summer Research with NIDA Program!

Summer Research with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) encourages students from groups underrepresented in the sciences to pursue careers in biomedical and behavioral research.

Through the program, high school and undergraduate students from underrepresented groups are introduced to the exciting field of substance abuse and addiction research via research placements with some of our most distinguished scientists.

Students work with leading investigators for 8-10 weeks during the summer. The experience may include formal courses, participation in meetings, data collection, data analysis, interviewing, laboratory experiments, manuscript preparation, library research, literary reviews, and much more!

Applicants must:
Be at least 15 years old
Citizens of the US
Currently enrolled in high school or college
In good standing
****Applicants under 18 can only be placed at research sites within daily commuting distance of their home

APPLICATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT NIDA BY JANUARY 17, 2012

For more information or to apply, please contact:
Tamara Willis, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Contractor, Research Analyst
301-443-0441
willistd@nida.nih.gov