JAX's programs for high school and undergraduate students and teachers predate the founding of the Jackson Laboratory by six years. 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.
High school and undergraduate students can apply for a research fellowship during the academic year at our Maine and Connecticut campuses.
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Nominate a graduating high school senior who resides in Connecticut, Maine, or Sacramento County, California.
An opportunity for Maine high school students to present original research and engineering projects to fellow students and STEM professionals.
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A 10-week research fellowship for high school seniors and undergraduates excited by discovery, driven by curiosity, and eager to contribute to genetics and genomics research.
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Bring real-world genomics into your classroom to enhance student engagement in genetics and genomics, personalized medicine and math literacy through in-person and virtual professional development.
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Explore flexible lesson plans, hands-on labs, ethical case studies, virtual workshops and other classroom-ready resources designed to support engaging, modern science instruction.
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A two-week virtual experience for undergraduate students to learn about foundational concepts and careers in cancer genomics.
Explore biomedical careers, meet JAX scientists and dive into genetics research through interactive videos and virtual tours of JAX.
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