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Independent High School Research
at Stony Brook University

Many high school students find research placements in labs at Stony Brook--independently of the high school research programs that exist at the university. Some have contacts made through parents or teachers or through research-based coursework affiliations. Other students find they are successful in getting placed in a lab (for the summer, or weekend work) by contacting faculty directly via email. Departmental Web pages are probably the best guide to specific faculty research interests. (Check out the URECA page: How do I Get Started?) *PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT FIND RESEARCH PLACEMENTS FOR THE STUDENTS.

Once you have found a lab/research mentor, then:

Medical Release Forms: Have you completed these forms before starting work at your lab? (Requires a parent's signature). Give them to the PI/faculty mentor of your lab.
Laboratory Safety. Get some important advice, info and training on safe lab practices by calling (631) 632-9672.
State & Research Foundation Volunteer Guidelines and Volunteer Demographic Data form--for obtaining visitor/volunteer ID badges from ID Card Office, located in Administration Building, 103.

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