Summer Science Research Program

Research Skills

Throughout the six weeks of OppNet SSRP, Fellows acquire fundamental research skills to prepare them for future laboratory science work. OppNet SSRP Fellows craft their own Research Questions, then find and use scientific empirical studies to investigate their chosen fields of inquiry, all for the end goal of creating a Research Statement and Research Project of their own design.

Collaborative Community

OppNet SSRP Fellows engage in collaborative coursework and peer review throughout the program, sharing their knowledge, and supporting each other’s ideas. A typical OppNet SSRP week involves an interactive Core Class, an inquiry-based small group Journal Club, and a weekly Lab Meeting in Research Cohorts. Fellows also participate in STEM Networking events with professors, researchers, and healthcare professionals, and weekly Office Hours meetings with their OppNet SSRP Research Educator or Mentor.

Real-World Impact

OppNet SSRP Fellows craft Research Statements to document their research findings and future goals, and Research Projects to communicate those findings to an audience of their choice – one for whom their research can have immediate, real-world, positive impact.