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SEP offers several programs connecting high school students with UCSF scientists and health professionals.
Watch this video to learn more about our programs!
For rising seniors
Through SEP’s High School Intern Program, SFUSD high school students learn how to conduct biomedical research during an 8-week paid summer internship at UC San Francisco. Students are matched with a scientist mentor who guides their learning of science content and skills to complete a unique research project.
For rising juniors
The Teen Wellness Connection empowers teen leaders to understand and communicate about teen health issues. This 9-month program connects high school students with UCSF scientists and experts around health issues that directly affect teens. Under the guidance of UCSF staff, program participants plan and host a Teen Wellness Summit to inform and engage with their high school student peers.
Spring Event
Join 150 high school students to gain knowledge, learn new skills, reduce stigma around mental health, get helpful resources, and have FUN!
Our next Summit is February 22, 2025!
For rising juniors, seniors, and high school science teachers
The Cellular Construction Workshop is a 10-day workshop that engages high school student and teacher teams in design challenges as they learn about cellular engineering.
All of SEP’s programs are offered free-of-charge. To do this work, SEP must annually raise nearly $2 million. Every donation brings us closer to that goal and helps to make this important work possible.
As part of UCSF, SEP is a 501(c)3 non-profit. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Please let us know if your company participates in a matching gift program so that we can extend the benefit of your generosity.