<p>Okay, so during the past year I have been doing some molecular biology research, and I would like to expand on it.
I would really like to continue the research during the summer. The problem is that is most labs are not going to allow high schoolers in so late.
I have some neat ideas on how to continue so I don't need a project but need an actual lab who will actually allow me to conduct those procedures with a mentor.
So my question is, how could I do this? Another problem is that I'm taking a summer course course so I will only have afternoon hours available to me.
I have two local universities, one is very prestigious,so I'm not so sure on how keen they would be on having me. Although according to my in-school mentor I have been doing very high level research. They say I should wait, but I am really anxious and can't stop thinking about it! Any advice?</p>
<p>The summer after my freshman year of college, I didn't have an official summer program lined up. In May, I contacted the astronomy department offices of some local colleges to see if I could work as a research assistant. I started with a small volunteer position and ended up gaining a paid research assistantship funded with leftover grant money. I was also offered the same paid position the following year (with a raise).</p>
<p>Make some phone calls. Can you ask the scientists you've been working with if they have any suggestions?</p>
<p>thanks Laura1013, but do you think they would allow a high schooler in as research assistant?</p>
<p>Anyone else?</p>
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<p>Only one way to find out.</p>