In Partnership with:
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland State University
Legacy Research Institute
PSI and its partners
are equal opportunity
affirmative action entities.
are equal opportunity
affirmative action entities.
Program Overview
Directed by James Rosenbaum, MD, Edward Neuwelt, MD, Richard Rosenbaum, MD, Tammy Martin, PhD, and Leslie Muldoon, PhD, this program, which has been taught since 1999, introduces high school students to the scientific process, encourages student participation in science competitions, and fosters a relationship between researchers and the local community.
High school Sophomores and Juniors in the Portland, Oregon greater metro area are eligible to apply. Interested students should discuss the possibility of applying with their school counselor or adviser.
We meet on one weeknight in the evening (February-May) for a lecture series and to learn about ongoing research projects conducted by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University, Portland State University, and Legacy Research Institute. Each student will be mentored by a researcher. Each student gains firsthand knowledge of research methods, and, with their mentor's help, will present a published research article in journal club format and develop their own research proposal. The program requires regular attendance and significant time commitment outside of class for homework and research proposal development. Students may elect to do laboratory research (or possibly clinical research, depending on the mentor) over the summer. Students are also encouraged to develop a science fair project with the assistance of their mentor.
PSI was developed and is offered by the program directors on a voluntary basis. Research faculty volunteer their time and resources to mentor PSI students. We work closely with local high school officials to reach out to students interested in science and medical research and to arrange for high school credit earned by participating in the class.
Directed by James Rosenbaum, MD, Edward Neuwelt, MD, Richard Rosenbaum, MD, Tammy Martin, PhD, and Leslie Muldoon, PhD, this program, which has been taught since 1999, introduces high school students to the scientific process, encourages student participation in science competitions, and fosters a relationship between researchers and the local community.
High school Sophomores and Juniors in the Portland, Oregon greater metro area are eligible to apply. Interested students should discuss the possibility of applying with their school counselor or adviser.
We meet on one weeknight in the evening (February-May) for a lecture series and to learn about ongoing research projects conducted by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University, Portland State University, and Legacy Research Institute. Each student will be mentored by a researcher. Each student gains firsthand knowledge of research methods, and, with their mentor's help, will present a published research article in journal club format and develop their own research proposal. The program requires regular attendance and significant time commitment outside of class for homework and research proposal development. Students may elect to do laboratory research (or possibly clinical research, depending on the mentor) over the summer. Students are also encouraged to develop a science fair project with the assistance of their mentor.
PSI was developed and is offered by the program directors on a voluntary basis. Research faculty volunteer their time and resources to mentor PSI students. We work closely with local high school officials to reach out to students interested in science and medical research and to arrange for high school credit earned by participating in the class.
