High School Students, Undergraduates, & Teachers
Learning experiences in modern genetics and genomics for high school and undergraduate students and their teachers through experiential research, in-person programs, and online courses.
Along with our flagship Summer Student Program, JAX offers opportunities for student academic year research, teacher professional development, science fairs and more.
Explore our Online Teaching and Learning Resources portal that includes STEM resources for high school teachers and their students in grades 8-12.
Our programs
Academic Year Fellowships
A limited number of academic year research opportunities are available at the Maine and Connecticut campuses. Interested students may apply online.
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JAX College Scholarship Program
A $10,000 college scholarship for graduating high school seniors in CT, ME, or Sacramento County, CA.
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Maine State Science Fair
A science and engineering competition for Maine public, private and home schooled high school students, awarding college scholarships and STEM experiences.
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Open Houses
Learn about our in-person and on-demand virtual open house options, which provide students an opportunity to learn about JAX research and careers.
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Summer Student Program
A ten-week summer research fellowship for high school seniors and undergraduate students in mammalian genetics and genomics in a JAX faculty research lab.
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Teaching the Genome Generation™
High school teacher professional development and academic year support of innovative lessons in genetics, genomics, and personalized medicine.
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Latest news
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Press ReleaseApril 11, 2023Young scientists and engineers celebrated at the Maine State Science Fair
Coordinators of the Maine State Science Fair, the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA) and The Jackson Laboratory announced awards for 92 students representing 20 high schools, including $750,000 in Maine college scholarships. -
Featured ArticleMarch 28, 2023JAX Supports 2023 Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair
The 75th annual Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair awarded over $500,000 in awards, scholarships and prizes to middle and high school students, including the Urban School Challenge, of which JAX was the major sponsor. -
Press ReleaseNovember 13, 2020Women of Innovation award to Sarah Wojiski of JAX
Connecticut Technology Council award recognizes excellence in science and technology professions. -
Featured ArticleApril 16, 2020Q&A: Modernizing genomics education
Meet Janet Belval, a South Windsor, Connecticut science teacher.
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Featured ArticleApril 05, 2023Advancing genetics education in Memphis
Teaching the Genome Generation has expanded to the Memphis Shelby County School District, offering high school teachers and students enhanced genetics and genomics education. -
Featured ArticleMarch 31, 2022Announcing the 2022 Maine State Science Fair Winners
The 76th annual Maine State Science Fair (MSSF), organized by The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA), took place on March 26, 2022. The annual event was held both in-person at Colby College and online. 157 students were in attendance. -
Press ReleaseSeptember 15, 2020Logan Schwartz awarded fellowship
Logan Schwartz, a student in the joint Tufts-JAX PhD program, has received an NIH service award. -
Search MagazineDecember 02, 2019Mighty Mice in the classroom
A Jackson Laboratory mission to study muscle and bone loss on the International Space Station also launches a STEM project for students here on Earth.