Program Description: Spelman College, a histrocially black college for women, is pleased to announce the 2007 Howard Hughes Biomedical Summer Science Program. The program is a five week residential program for high school students interested in pursuing a career in biology, biochemistry, medicine or other life-science related fields. The curriculum is designed to provide students with an integrative science educational experience, while developing their laboratory, research and scientific literacy skills. Students will learn about the breadth and variety of biology disciplines by engaging in hands on projects and interacting with scientists in their "native" professional environment. The curriculum also provides students an opportunity to develop interpersonal skills by participating in group projects and scientific presentations.

Director or Coordinator: Ms. Tokiwa Smith
Contact Person: Ms. Tokiwa Smith, Howard Hughes Program Office - (404) 270-5855,
ttsmith@spelman.edu

Sponsors: Howard Hughes Medical Institute/Spelman College Department of Biology


Start date: 06/17/2007
End date: 07/20/2007

Eligibility: Applicants must be female rising
12th graders enrolled in an accredited high school program*, have a
minimum GPA of 3.0 and have demonstrated an interest in science and
mathematics. Official transcripts must accompany applications for
applicants to be considered for the program. Attendance and full
participation are essential for achievement of program goals. Students
may not participate in other summer activities or programs concurrently
with the five-week HHMI program.

To apply click here.

Application Deadline - March 30, 2007 - (Applications must be postmarked
by the deadline)

Notification of Acceptance - April 27, 2007

*Students outside the state of Georgia may apply.

Applications must be completed on-line. The 1 page essay can be uploaded
on the online application and mailed separately.

Mail recommendations and official transcript to:
The Spelman College/Howard Hughes Summer Science Program
Spelman College, Department of Biology
P.O. Box 1183
350 Spelman Lane, SW
Atlanta, GA 30314-4399