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Sarah McCartney

Student Science Training Program

SSTP Dates: June 8 – July 26, 2025 Applications for SSTP are now open! Click here to apply to SSTP:  https://ufcpet.smapply.us/ Six-week residential research program for selected students entering senior year and at least 16 years old by the program start date who are considering science, medicine, math, computer…

Gator Vet Camp

Session 1: June 8 – June 13, 2025 (rising 10th & 11th grade) Session 2: June 22 – June 27, 2025 (rising 12th grade) Session 3 (Mini Vet Camp – S. Florida) – July 6 – July 9, 2025 Gator Vet Camp applications are now open! Click here to…

Gator Pharmacy Exploration Camp

Date: June 8th – 14, 2025 Applications for Gator Pharmacy Exploration Camp is open! Please visit https://ufcpet.smapply.us/. During camp, you will learn all that pharmacy has to offer through hands-on activities, interactive experiences, and expert insights! Applications are due March 17th.

Fall 2024 Medi-Gator Activity Dates and Announcements!

Fall 2024 Medi-Gator Activity Dates and Announcements! Fall 2024 Virtual Shadowing Program: September 23rd – November 6th Peer Mentorship Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-11am at Career Connections Center Opus MentorSip Fundraiser: October 10th Clinical Skills Workshop: October 22nd Networking Banquet: November 19th Dates for the spring will be updated…

2024 JumpStart Biology Program Dates and Application          

Program Dates: July 7 to 12 In partnership with the University of Florida Center for Precollegiate Education and Training, Jumpstart Biology is an engaging, hands-on residential program to enrich and prepare high school students entering Biology I in the fall to get a ‘jump’ on the Biology I state standards.

Gator Vet Camp 2024 Program Dates and Application

Program Dates: June 9 to 14 and June 23 to 28  The Gator Vet Camp recognizes talented high school students and provides them with enriching and personal exposure to the veterinary medicine profession and college life. The rigorous activities, shared experiences, and challenging exercises enable participants to identify courses important…

Gatorlabs 2024 Program Dates and Application

Program Dates: June 3 – 14 June 10 – 21 Students get “hands-on” experience in what science is really like by interacting with University of Florida scientists, visiting research labs, and participating in teacher-led field trips and recreational activities on campus and in the community. They learn how…

Florida Youth Institute 2024 Program Dates and Application

Program Dates: July 7 to 11 July 14 to 19   The Florida Youth Institute is a one-week residential summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors interested in learning more about college majors and career opportunities pertaining to the life sciences, biological engineering, natural resources and Florida…

REx 2024 Program Dates and Application

Program Dates: Biomed A – July 7 – 19 Biomed B – July 21 – Aug 2 Toxicology and Environmental Health – July 21 – Aug 2 The REX program is an advanced introduction to research science. From basic science research to the development of new applications, therapies, and technologies, students…

RISE 2024 Program Dates and Application

Program Dates:  Camp 1: June 9-14 Camp 2:  June 23-28 The Research Immersion in Science and Engineering (RISE) program is a University of Florida residential STEAM program exploring the intersections of the Arts, Technology, Engineering, and Science through field trips, hands-on activities, scientific labs, and creative expression. Daily activities will…