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In this episode, we dive into the transformative Summer Academic Research Experience (SARE) at Johns Hopkins University, a program designed to provide high school students from underrepresented communities the opportunity to gain hands-on research experience. Dr. Doug Robinson and Pamela Hamm share the program’s vision, while current students and alumni, including Eleana, Temi and Aiden, recount their personal journeys in research and mentorship. We explore the program’s long-term impact, its unique structure, and the challenges in scaling it to reach even more young scientists.
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To learn more about the SARE program and how to support its mission, visit the Initiative for Careers in Science and Medicine (CSM) at Johns Hopkins here. For partnership opportunities or to contribute to the program, contact Dr. Doug Robinson at dnr@jhi.edu.
Applications for the 2025 SARE program open on November 1st and close on February 1st. Visit the SARE program page for details on how to apply.
Thank you for joining us on this episode of Research Renaissance. Stay tuned for more discussions with leading voices in brain science and the people shaping the future of research. Until next time—onward and upward!
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