2018 STARS Program
June 11 - July 20
Applications will be accepted March 1 through March 24, 2018.
The Students and Teachers as Research Scientists (STARS) Program offers academically-talented students who are entering their senior year of high school a rare opportunity to work within a laboratory research setting with top scientists at Cortex Innovation Community, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, Saint Louis University, Washington University in St. Louis, and the host institution, the University of Missouri-St. Louis. More than 60 scientists who work in fields such as biology, chemistry, earth science, engineering, environmental science, medicine, psychology, and public health will share their experiences as they and their research team direct students in research projects.
General Information
- About STARS
- Philosophy, Mission Statement, and Goals
- Message from the Director
- Program Costs
- Frequently Asked Questions
- STARS In the News
Program Documents
- Daily Six-Week Schedule for 2018
- 2018 STARS Student Application
- 2018 STARS Research Mentor List
- Transportation and Parking
- Research Paper Instructions Part 1
- Research Paper Instructions Part 2
- Research Paper Grading Rubric
- Mentor Approval Form
- How to Get Published
- 2017 STARS Research Papers
- 2017 STARS Graduate College Choices and Intended Majors
- 2016 STARS Graduate College Choices and Intended Majors
- Student Testimonials
Students must complete the 2018 STARS Student Application Form, submit it by mail to the STARS Program Office located at 238 Research Building, One University Blvd, Saint Louis MO, 63121 and pay the $80.00 registration fee between March 1 and March 24, 2018 for their applications to be considered.
Please contact Dr. Kenneth Mares, Director of the STARS Program, directly at 314-516-6155 or maresk@umsl.edu.
Notification of a students' acceptance in the program will be sent by email no later than April 16, 2018.
