Educational Outreach Programs
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Hinton Scholars AP Biology Program
Year Program Started: 2003
Max. Participants/Year: 110
Application Deadline: September
Program Timeframe: October - May (approximately two sessions per month)
Academic Level Targeted: grades 9-12
Racial/Ethnic Focus: any racial/ethnic group
Type of Program: education, supplemental component to AP biology course
Program Attributes: non-credit, books/supplies provided, mentors/advisors provided
Program Acceptance Requirements: class year (grades 10, 11, and 12), area of residence (Boston Public Schools), currently enrolled in AP biology course
Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: biology, bio (cellular), bio (molecular), ecology, chemistry of life, molecular genetics, evolutionary biology, diversity of organisms
Additional Comments: The Advanced Placement (AP™) Biology Hinton Scholars Program is designed to enhance students' understanding of the AP Biology Big Ideas framework. Components include: hands-on inquiry-based AP bio science labs, small group tutoring led by Harvard medical and graduate students, enhancement of student's scientific communication skills, mastery of digital probeware tools, and access to Harvard lectures, conferences, researchers, and faculty, and career panel discussions in the biomed sci.
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