Overview
Microorganisms are all around us and help shape our everyday lives. This summer, explore the exciting world of microbiology and learn the strategies and techniques used by researchers and medical professionals to diagnose diseases and develop new treatments.
The format of this 1-week program includes discussions, laboratory techniques and fun activities designed to reinforce scientific concepts in an informal environment. In addition, participants will meet microbiologists and microbiology students who can offer insight into academic and career possibilities in microbiology.
At the end of this program, you will walk away with:
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Valuable hands-on laboratory skills and techniques commonly performed in clinical and research settings
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Strategies for identifying microorganisms causing infectious diseases
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Understanding of the beneficial microbes that make up the human microbiome and their importance in human health
Program Costs
Option 1: 1-week program, plus full room & board (overnight) and activities Sunday-Saturday: $1,680
Option 2: 1-week program, Monday-Friday, on-campus program, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (commuter), lunch included: $1,200
Both options include:
- One week of faculty-designed and delivered programming, administered online or on-campus with educational support staff and program materials
- All QU equipment, technology and software support
- Quinnipiac T-shirt
- Certificate of completion with personal assessment from a QU professor
- Special QU admissions events
Partial financial support may be available for those who indicate the need for financial assistance in their online application. Financial support awards are based on a combination of financial need and academic merit.
Schedule
Choose from 2 different 1-week program session dates below:
- Session 1: July 11-15, 2022
- Sunday, July 10: Residence check-in for participants with full room & board
- Saturday, July 16: Residence check-out for participants with full room & board
- Session 2: July 25-29, 2022
- Sunday, July 24: Residence check-in for participants with full room & board
- Saturday, July 30: Residence check-out for participants with full room & board
Sample Daily Schedule:
| Time |
Activity |
Detail |
| 9 a.m. |
Morning Preparation and Introduction to Laboratory Activity |
Background lecture and set-up for morning activity |
| 9:30 a.m. |
Morning Laboratory Activity |
Hands-on laboratory activity to advance your understanding of medical microbiology |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Morning Session Review and Debrief Meeting |
Share results and review key information from the morning laboratory activity |
| Noon |
Lunch Break |
Time to eat and socialize |
| 1 p.m. |
Afternoon Preparation and Introduction to Laboratory Activity |
Background lecture and set-up for afternoon activity |
| 2 p.m. |
Afternoon Laboratory Activity |
Hands-on laboratory activity to advance your understanding of medical microbiology |
| 4 p.m. |
End-of-Day Review and Debrief Meeting |
Share results and review key information from the afternoon activity |
| 4:30 p.m. |
Dismissal |
Dismissal for commuter students, while overnight students have time to rest and relax |
| 5 p.m. |
Dinner |
Dinner will be provided for those students with full room and board. |
| 6 p.m. |
Organized Activities (Group Recreation, Games, Guest Speakers, Independent and Group Enrichment Projects) |
Evening is reserved for overnight students to have fun, experience our on-campus amenities, and bond with each other and staff through organized group enrichment activities. |
| 10 p.m. |
Quiet Time |
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Participation Requirements
Participants
Participants must be a current high school student. Typically, participants are 15 to 18 years of age at the start of the program.
Equipment and Materials
All necessary equipment (including laboratory coats and safety goggles) will be provided to participants.
Due Dates to Apply and Pay
Deadline to apply: Monday, May 30, 2022
Space is limited per session and enrollment is based on when a deposit payment is received.
Payment deadline: Payment is due within 21 days of applying to fully register for a program.
Payment Methods and Refund/Cancellation Policy
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Accommodations
Quinnipiac University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act as an institution of higher education. Students who have a current IEP or 504 plan are encouraged to share any accommodations or modifications they may require in order to access the fundamentals of a QU summer program or camp they plan to attend.
Students requesting disability-based accommodations should indicate this within the application as well as email summerprograms@qu.edu about any and all specific accommodation needs.
Rules & Regulations
Read Quinnipiac University’s Summer Camp and Pre-College Program Policies for 2022
