2010 applications are now open!

Session dates will be:

• Session 1: June 28 - July 9
• Session 2: July 19 - 30
• Session 3: August 9-20

What are you waiting for?

“I have learned so much about how science is applied to helping people and discovering concepts.  Pre-BioQuest I had no clue how scientists worked.  I am amazed and motivated to pursue research now. . .. really the experience was life-changing.” 
- 2009 BQA graduate

Top 5 reasons that a high school junior, in 2010, should apply for the BioQuest Academy. (from 2009 Academy graduates)

1. Become more familiar with working in an “actual” lab and gain hands-on experience.
2. Learn about what you want to do with your future and possible careers.
3. Increase knowledge of global health.
4. Looks good for college and helps you to discover options for college.
5. It’s interesting, fun and a great experience. You get to work with other people who want to make a difference in the world.
   

“We had an amazing, life changing experience! We leave educated, inspired, and motivated. We will for sure “Nano-drop it like it’s hot” in the future. Thank you for training us, the scientists and global health leaders of tomorrow!”
- 2009 BQA graduate

Considering the exciting world of science?
Looking for authentic lab experience?

At BioQuest Academy, practicing scientists will teach you real lab skills, share their passion for overcoming devastating global infectious diseases and will help advance your senior year steps into college and post-secondary opportunities. Congratulations to the 48 BioQuest Academy 2009 Graduates! You inspired us this summer and we can’t wait to see many of you back in the new BioQuest Academy “Out of School Time". Funded by an ARRA administrative supplement from the National Institutes for Health National Center for Research Resources, our graduates will be working independently to create new global health lab protocols for high school audiences.  Welcome back graduates!!!!

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BioQuest Academy 2009

BioQuest Academy 2008

Become a global health whiz!

After you've attended the BioQuest Academy, you should be able to master our global health memory games.