SAVE THE DATE!! Salk Institute will host its 20th annual High School Science Day on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2010!!

This free half-day event brings high school juniors and seniors from around San Diego County to the acclaimed Salk Institute to visit the Institute’s labs and explore the possibilities of a scientific career.

During the program, Salk scientists share their experiences about the life of a scientist and provide advice on how to start a scientific career. The students hear presentations from senior and more recent faculty, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students in a program that changes every year.

The "future scientists" also tour several working laboratories at the Institute and take part in ongoing experiments. Lunch is served and students have the opportunity to have informal exchange of ideas and questions with Salk researchers. The program offers students one of their first opportunities to witness the life of a scientist and get expert advice on pursuing a scientific career.

Registration for this exciting event will be available on-line during January, 2010.  Participation is initially limited to 1 teacher and 5 students from each school with additional students added from a wait list as space allows.  This year, to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of this terrific event, we are inviting participating students to submit design ideas for the commemorative t-shirt!  Watch for more details on design requirements in January!

For more information on High School Science Day, contact Dona Mapston in the Education Outreach Department at mapston@salk.edu or 858 453-4100 ext. 1954.