How do high schoolers do lab research?

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>I remember reading that the validictorian of our school did stem cell research and invented something and won an award. How do high schoolers do real lab research and do colleges like it?</p>

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<p>You can ask your biology teacher if she knows any colleagues that might need extra hands. You can also apply for research opportunities online. Colleges like research as its part of an applicant’s EC.</p>

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<p>You can email lab heads at your local university to see if they would be willing to have you as an intern for the summer. This is something you have to do really early (March is probably too late) because if you’re too late, they’ll tell you that their lab is filled with undergrad and grad students. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks. </p>

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<p>I live pretty close to a good college and a community college but how would someone ask a professor? Would they consider high school students? </p>

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<p>Lol for me my mom is a researcher, so she just asks her fellow research friends. </p>

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<p>@Achilles09 Wow so unfair</p>

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<p>@hailbo</p>

<p>Email them. :slight_smile: You might get some replies for interviews. You never know</p>

<p>But seriously, look into their work. See what they do and if you like it, send a detailed email saying stuff like your work on — or something and why you’re interested in helping them research. Maybe attach a resume? Be sure to note your experience in the lab area and please sound sincere. I think the researchers are more prone to accept HS students that have real interest in the area</p>

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<p>@hailbo </p>

<p>Email with you interests, and use proper conventions. Make sure you address the recipient appropriately (Doctor, Professor, Mister, Missus, etc). Some of them are super proud and will not hesitate to correct you. It seems a bit weird, but it’ll help you get off on the right foot :)</p>

<p>And ask if you can help them (perhaps provide some ways you can help them), ask if they know anyone that might be willing if they aren’t, and ask if they can send you more info on their research, if you’re actually interested and want to learn more.</p>

<p>PM me if you need more help :)</p>

<p>Check out this (older) thread: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/1063234-how-apply-independent-research-internships.html”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/1063234-how-apply-independent-research-internships.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;