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Biotechnology Mini Summer School

About the Program

Biotechnology Mini Summer School is an opportunity for high school students who are fascinated by DNA and biotechnology and are interested in learning more about cutting-edge research in biopharmaceutical, agricultural, and environmental research areas. During this four-day program, participants will conduct wet-lab experiments in the Penn State graduate student biotechnology training lab. Techniques like DNA cloning and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of DNA will be introduced. Participants will also hear from scientists and industry professionals in biopharmaceutical, agricultural, and environmental biotechnology careers.

 

Details

Biotechnology Mini Summer School

  • July 28–31 (four day camp)
  • Grades 9–12
  • $335

The application for this camp has closed as of March 31, 2025. Those who have applied will be notified within two weeks of the application due date and provided with additional information.

 

 

Questions?

Contact us via email at sciencecamps@science.psu.edu or give us a call at (814) 865-0083

 Office of Science Outreach, 201 Ritenour Building, University Park, PA 16802

For more information, please see Information for Parents from the Penn State Office of Ethics and Compliance.