Young Scientist Lab Immersion Program

Learn essential laboratory safety practices while observing blood and fluorescently stained cells under the microscope. Students will develop careful observation and documentation skills by recording clear, traceable microscope notes.

Perform spin-column DNA extraction using careful labeling, balanced centrifugation, and step-by-step logging. Students will isolate DNA samples while learning the importance of precision and reproducibility in molecular biology experiments.

Work as a team to plan and conduct a PCR experiment using purified DNA. Students will assign clear roles, apply experimental controls, and monitor quality control checkpoints to ensure reliable results.

Use AI-assisted dry lab tools to organize experimental data, generate plot-ready results, and interpret findings with proper units and documented parameters. Students will explore how modern researchers combine laboratory experiments with computational analysis.

Present the week’s findings using claim, evidence, and limitations, followed by a final research showcase and program reflection. Students celebrate their learning journey and receive their certificate of completion.