The Summer Program is an intensive 6-week program, during which qualified
participants receive an introduction to biostatistics, epidemiology, and
public health research. This program is designed to expose undergraduates to
the use of quantitative methods for biological, environmental, and medical
research.
This program is for quantitatively inclined undergraduates and recent
graduates interested in public health, specifically underrepresented students
in STEM, including racial/ethnic minorities, low-income students, first
generation college students, and students with disabilities.
During the course of the program, students will:
•Take noncredit courses in biostatistics and epidemiology
•Learn statistical software packages (Python, R, STATA)
•Participate in a collaborative research project with other students, guided
by a graduate student and mentored by a faculty member
•Prepare and deliver a polished presentation that reports on your research
project at the annual symposium
•Prepare for GRE’s
•Attend several talks about current research and hot topics in Public Health
(e.g., environment, nutrition, social behavior) by internationally renowned
researchers
•Travel to local laboratories and research centers to observe Public Health
research in action
•Enjoy social and cultural activities in the lively Boston summer, including
excursions to museums, restaurants, sports events
•Explore graduate school options in quantitative Public Health from our
Director of Graduate Studies and prepare for graduate school applications
•Build relationships with fellow students with similar interests and with
faculty in Public Health
Travel to Boston and living expenses (including lodging and all meals) are
provided in part by NIH Grant T36GM093772. Apply now!