All fees are paid to the host institution. The Immersion Science Program of Fox Chase Cancer Center does not accept fees for service.
For general questions about the Immersion Science program, write to us at [email protected].
Date & Time
Location
Abramson Cancer Center
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Center BRB II/III
421 Curie Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104
9:30-3:30
Registration Information
Applications and support material due: May 31, 2019, by 11:50pm
Two separate weeks (may only attend one)
Runs 9:30a to 3:00p daily:
- July 15 – 19 (Poster session Friday 7/19)
- July 22- 26 (Poster session Friday 7/26)
Penn Medicine: Abramson Cancer Center-Immersion Essentials camp application
(Not open for edits, applicants must begin the application to access sections)
Penn Medicine: Abramson Cancer Center-Immersion Essentials camp teacher recommendation
(Not open for edits, material must be downloaded/saved/completed/renamed/emailed)
Cost: FREE/week and Travel scholarships are available
16 seats available for each week. Students may only participate in 1 of the 2 weeks. Placement is non-transferable.
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- Rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders.
- SDP students preferred.
- All camp applications will be reviewed via selection committee.
Laboratory Science Camps
These two, 1-week, hands-on science experience camps seek high school students who will be ages 15 to 18 by Monday, July 15, 2019 AND are interested in learning more about the field of scientific research, particularly cancer research. Students from the School District of Philadelphia are preferred.
Each 5-day camp is a hands-on introduction to lab investigation, designed for students to learn about cancer research and other STEM-related fields. All camps are based on core Immersion Science Program techniques and principles.
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