The San Diego Supercomputer Center’s 9th Annual Research Experience for High School Students (REHS) Summer 2018 Volunteer Internship Opportunities at the University of California, San Diego
June 18–August 10, 2018 (eight weeks)
UCSD REHS Important Dates to Remember
- The REHS Online Application Process has CLOSED.
- REHS Notification Date: on or before May 1, 2018
- Period of Internship: June 18- August 10, 2018
Description of the Program
The Research Experience for High School Students program, a part of the San Diego Supercomputer Center’s (SDSC) student outreach program, has been developed to help increase awareness of computational science and related fields of research to students in the San Diego region. Students gain exposure to career options, hands-on computational experience, work readiness skills, and mentoring by computational research scientists.
Through the eight-week volunteer program, students are involved with an established research project. Students learn how to formulate and test hypotheses, conduct computational experiments and draw conclusions from those experiments. They also learn to take part in regular lab meetings and group discussions. At the end of the program, students will develop scientific posters, reflecting on their summer experience and highlighting their research and future career goals. Posters will be displayed during a celebratory event in mid-August.
Interested in Being a Student Participant in REHS?
ELIGIBILITY HOW IT WORKS The UCSD REHS program is an opportunity for motivated high school students to work with a UCSD mentor at the San Diego Supercomputer Center for an eight-week period from June 18-August 10, 2018. Students may choose from a variety of individual project opportunities to learn more about a potential research or career interest through software instruction, assigned scholarly or practical readings and discussions with their mentor and his/her graduate student team members. Students work in pairs or small groups, which allows students to learn and grow as they work with peers who have the same interest. We encourage students to make the most of this opportunity, as they will have 1:1 access to the mentor’s expertise. With this internship, there is a specified number of hours required per week by the mentor. Each project description will have specified hours listed. Most are between 15-20 hours per week. The opportunity to work with prestigious scientist and staff personnel is something very special and we encourage you to make the most of it. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO PRIOR TO SELECTING A MENTOR Approximately 15 renowned research and staff mentors have signed on to participate in REHS. Before reviewing the mentor list, students should consider their own goals with regard to the program. Is this an opportunity to learn more about a particular research interest? Or an opportunity to confirm a passion for a certain career goal? Or maybe the student wishes to know more about a particular topic, such as neuroscience, before setting their sights on this as a career goal? Make sure you know your expectations for the program before viewing the mentor list as you do not want to confuse yourself with the broad range of disciplines that the mentors represent. MEET THE MENTORS The Meet the Mentors page is a valuable resource for you to research, compare and contrast mentors. Mentors are listed alphabetically by last name. WHAT THE PROGRAM DOES NOT OFFER The REHS program is not a tutoring program. Please do not complete an application because you need assistance with AP Biology or AP Chemistry. NEED GUIDANCE? Please do not hesitate to work with your school counselor to discuss how the REHS program can help you advance your research or career interests and goals. Many of your school personnel attended a REHS Overview session and may have the answers you need. Please also feel free to contact the REHS Coordinators for guidance. We are here to help! Please contact Ange Mason of the San Diego Supercomputer Center (amason@ucsd.edu, 858 534-5064). We are available to provide guidance and answer any questions you might have. Just ask! SELECTING A MENTOR The REHS mentors are listed alphabetically by last name. Each mentor has provided a photo, biography, lab or workplace focus, and a project description. Please review the list thoughtfully and unhurried as there is quite a bit of information to absorb. PLEASE NOTE: This year, our application process has gone online, making the process easier for you and your mentor and the selection process. Mentors will be reviewing all submitted applications and will make their own selections. REHS Coordinators are not involved in the selection process. If you have any questions while viewing the mentor page, please DO NOT contact the mentor directly, but rather contact the REHS Coordinators. THE APPLICATION As students will notice, the application is similar to previous internship applications that UCSD has used for other programs, but with a few less requirements. Please complete the REHS application thoughtfully and completely. You cannot take back a first impression. You may apply for up to two projects, so please be sure to indicate Selection #1 and #2. You do not need to apply for two projects, but the option is there if you wish to do so. Please remember to: Please DO NOT: Once your online applications are submitted, they will be sent to the REHS mentors for review and student selection. Selected students will be notified by May 1, 2018. YOUR ROLE AS A PARTICIPANT Your role in the REHS program is to be an active and enthusiastic participant. Remember, your level of involvement and engagement with the mentor will determine how beneficial the internship is to you. All REHS student participants will be hired as UCSD volunteers. Further details will be provided should you be selected to participate. FOLLOWING UP DURING THE PROGRAM To foster a supportive and meaningful experience, REHS Coordinators will have a monthly progress meeting for all students. Students may also request a private meeting should their be any concerns or personal questions. THE FINAL PROJECT Students will be asked to submit a research poster or alternate approved final project upon completion of the internship. The REHS Poster Session will take place on the afternoon of August 10, 2018. Participation is required. The poster or project should address the research that you conducted throughout the internship. Mentors will also be asked to complete a short evaluation of your performance and you will be asked to complete a short evaluation about your summer experience. Remember to clearly think about your goals for this program. With a concrete plan in mind, your internship will be as rewarding as you want it to be! TRANSPORTATION NEEDS? If you know that you will need transportation to get to the main UCSD campus, please do not worry. We will provide students with transportation needs through an MTS Compass card for the internship period. Once we receive word from your mentor that you have been selected, we will email all selected students to ask if there are transportation needs. This will be your chance to let us know. For now, though, don’t worry and just concentrate on finding the perfect mentor for you! SAMPLE PAPERWORK THAT SELECTED STUDENTS WILL NEED TO COMPLETE PRIOR TO VOLUNTEERING AT UCSD View Details View Details View Details The REHS Internship Program is administered by the UCSD San Diego Supercomputer Center. The REHS Coordinators facilitate the administrative volunteer orientation and paperwork process for students and background check for mentors, as well as pairing of Faculty and Post Doc mentors with San Diego County high school students in grades 10-12. The REHS Coordinator has four main responsibilities: The mission of the REHS program is to enhance a student’s lifelong personal development in teaching, scholarship, and service. The mentoring relationships will support collegiality, effective communication, self-evaluation, and cultural competence, all of which enhance a stimulating and supportive university environment. Ange Mason of the San Diego Supercomputer Center (amason@ucsd.edu, 858 534-5064) and Lindy Wong (liw030@ucsd.edu) are available to provide guidance and answer any questions you might have. Just ask!
UCSD REHS Application Review Process
Essential Components of the REHS Program When Selecting Students
Mentor Evaluation
Administration of the REHS Program
View DetailsDuties of Coordinators
The REHS Mission
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