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--- MONELL CHEMICAL SENSES CENTER--- Science Apprenticeship Program Situated in Philadelphia’s University City, the Monell Center is the world’s only scientific research institute dedicated to conducting basic research on taste, smell, and nutritional sciences. We sponsor a Science Apprenticeship Program to introduce high school and college students —many minority and female—to scientific research.

The mission of this program is to stimulate interest in biomedical sciences and engineering as careers, particularly among underrepresented groups, by directly exposing students to basic bench and clinical research within an academic setting. This interest in science and engineering is fostered by: Providing students with hands-on research training. Improving student learning of biomedical science and encouraging critical and analytical thought. Improving science communication skills both verbal and written. Providing students with lectures by scientists who discuss their favorite discoveries. Enabling first-hand experience with the joy of discovery at the bench. Fostering a sense of scientific collaboration and community through laboratory, institutional, and intern program settings.

The Monell Center is pleased to announce the availability of research apprenticeship positions during the summer months for high school and undergraduate students. If accepted, each apprentice will work (and be paid an hourly wage) for 7 weeks during the summer months in the laboratory of a Monell scientist and will participate in workshops and lectures. All students, particularly underrepresented minorities and women, are encouraged to apply.

Applications can be obtained from www.monell.org/studentprogram/ and should be completed and returned by March 12, 2009, with a letter of recommendation from a science teacher or counselor.

Applications and recommendations should be submitted to: Monell Research Apprenticeship Program 3500 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-3308

Or, email: studentprogram@monell.org