Students will participate in hands-on research focused on scientific discovery in and around ribonucleic acid (RNA) science and RNA-based technologies. The broad potential of RNA means that advancing RNA science and RNA-based technologies benefits society by generating innovation and building infrastructure capacity for future research, diagnostic, and therapeutic applications.

Engaging students in RNA research, especially those underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), creates a pool of diverse interdisciplinary scholars who will ultimately lead future scientific endeavors and help address STEM disparities at all levels.

• Undergraduates who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents,
• Majoring in biology, biological sciences, biomedical sciences, chemistry, physics (other science and engineering majors may be considered),
• Rising juniors (will have completed their sophomore year at the start of the summer) or rising seniors (will have completed junior year by the start of the summer program). Students who graduate prior to the summer are not eligible.
• The program welcomes the participation of first-generation college students, students from community colleges, and students from groups that are underrepresented in science and engineering, including women, historically underrepresented minorities (African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Alaskan Native/Native American/Native Hawaiian, Pacifica Islander), veterans, and persons with disabilities.