What pathways can I take to get involved in research in the BMB department?
Students can directly contact faculty with whom they are interested in working. It is strongly recommended that students share their resume and cover letter clearly stating their interest in the research being done in that lab when they contact faculty members. Here is a list of faculty members in BMB who are interested in accepting high school students into their labs (last updated 01/2024):
Students from underrepresented groups, and/or educationally or economically disadvantaged students are encouraged to consider taking advantage of resources in the Worcester Pipeline Collaborative. Through this collaborative, high school students can find research opportunities at UMass Chan. Let the program officers know you’re interested in doing research in the BMB department!
Current sophomore and junior high school students are eligible to apply to the High School Health Careers Program. Applications are often due in the spring, and the program itself occurs over four weeks in the summer. This program has a broader emphasis on a range of careers in biomedical science.