Independent research in University of Arizona laboratories

Each intern is given a component of the work of the laboratory that they can complete in six weeks. Read More

Training week leads to discoveries

In week one, students learn lab techniques, practice reading scientific literature, communicate about science, and learn soft business skills. Interns also and hear about cutting edge research at the University of Arizona and learn about careers in science. This training runs 8:00 am to 5:00 pm,... Read More

Working with investigators on aspects of their research

Although this is a big time commitment on behalf the student, and the parents as well, past experience has shown that the benefits of the program go far beyond the time invested. Read More

Explaining research results with a poster

At the end of the seventh week, interns present their research findings at a poster session to friends, family, the academic community, and the public. Read More

KEYS High School Summer Internship Program

KEYS applications are closed and are being reviewed. Placement interviews will start on March 4th, in person or by Skype. Arrangements will be made by email.

Keep Engaging Youth in Science (KEYS) provides highly achieving Arizona high school students from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to participate in a greatly rewarding internship experience that shapes their lives forever.

Watch this UA+ video, Creating a future workforce of scientists, to see what KEYS participant, Caitlyn Myrdal has to say about her experience.

Click here for the details of the KEYS 2012 Winter Student Research Showcase.

The 2013 program runs from June 3 to July 19. Applications are now closed.

KEYS interns enroll, with no tuition costs, in the University of Arizona during their summer break for a week of intensive laboratory and science literacy training, followed by six weeks in the laboratory of a renowned UA researcher. Click here for a more detailed description of the internship.

The program concludes with the KEYS Research Showcase, where students present their results to their families, UA scientists and program sponsors. Previous KEYS interns report that the program has changed their lives and taught them that they are capable of making important contributions to science.

Click here for details on the KEYS 2012 Summer Student Research Showcase.

If you are a KEYS alumnus, please email Dr. Marti Lindsey, lindsey@pharmacy.arizona.edu, or Brooke Moreno, bbmoreno@email.arizona.edu, and tell us your story.

Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center. College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona