Bridge to AP Biology Summer Program

HMS, Boston Public Schools
Harvard Medical School
164 Longwood Avenue, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02115

P: (617) 432-4634

F: (617) 432-3834

https://mfdp.med.harvard.edu/dicp-programs/k-12/high-school-programs/bridge-ap-biology

Director: Sheila Nutt

EdD

sheila_nutt@hms.harvard.edu

Contact: Robert Simpson

P: (617) 432-1557

F: (617) 432-3834

robert_simpson@hms.harvard.edu

Bridge to AP Biology Summer Program

Year Program started: 2006

Max. Participants/Year: 110

Program Timeframe: 3 days in June

Academic Level Targeted:

Racial/Ethnic Focus: Any racial/ethnic group

Type of Program: Education

Program Attributes: Meals provided, Books/supplies provided

Program Acceptance Requirements: must be with teachers from partnering schools of Boston Public Schools

Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: biology, specifically advanced placement (AP) biology

Additional Comments: A summer enrichment pre-Advanced Placement (AP™) Biology program held at Harvard Medical School is a result of the collaboration between Harvard Medical School and the Boston Public Schools. Students are exposed to AP-Biology concepts taught by their teachers, conduct hands-on laboratory activities, and investigate a local arboretum using portable instruments and mobile apps. Students complete the Bridge program before commencing their AP Biology high school courses in the fall.