In the Tufts Lab Science Investigations: Antimicrobial Resistance, you will become a researcher working to understand the challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and antibiotic stewardship.

Non-credit

Residential

Commuter

Accepts International Students

Financial Aid

Final project

As a student researcher in Lab Science Investigations: Antimicrobial Resistance, you will have a uniquely immersive experience with the One Health approach that recognizes that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment. In the case of AMR, excessive use of antibiotics in agriculture, animals, and people, all contribute to this problem.. To address this, as part of the STEM Research Institute, you will hear perspectives from experts in many fields and you will work with laboratory research techniques used by engineers, social scientists, biomedical scientists, veterinarians, physicians, drug developers, epidemiologists, healthcare policy experts, and environmental scientists, who work together at the Tufts Levy Center for Integrated Management of Antimicrobial Resistance (CIMAR).

The program will have three major strands:

1 - Seminar Series: Students will learn the content background required to understand the challenges of AMR. This will include lectures featuring faculty from numerous schools (Medical, Vet, Dental, Engineering, and Arts and Sciences) who are members of CIMAR.

2 - Lab Explorations: Students will perform labs that incorporate a range of techniques, including microbiology plating, pipetting, serial dilution, PCR, microscopy, and more. Several sessions will involve a commute to Boston to use and experience the state-of-the-art science facilities at the Tufts medical campus.

3 - Capstone Project: Students will apply their knowledge to conduct independent research and become effective communicators about important aspects of AMR. The Capstone experience will empower them to bring their knowledge and skills back to their communities.

Closing Ceremony

Parents and/or guardians will be invited to attend the Closing Ceremony. The Ceremony will occur on the last day of the program, and will conclude by 2pm.

Lab Science Investigations

Jul 23 - Aug 04

2 weeks

Residential

6000 USD

Lab Science Investigations

Jul 23 - Aug 04

2 weeks

Commuter

4500 USD

Program Fees - Summer 2023

Commuter Program Fee: $4,500 Materials Fee: $200
Includes: all program activities, various materials for use in labs and skills-building activities, bed in a double-room in a Tufts dormitory, 3 meals per day (brunch / dinner on Sundays), use of select campus facilities, included program and residential excursions and daily activities, bed linens, pillow and towels, 24-hour residential care and support, staff-accompanied airport transfer during specified windows.
Excludes: residential accommodations, breakfast/dinner/weekend meals, airfare/transportation to and from home city or residence, courses and activities shown to have an extra fee, laundry, spending money, souvenirs, meals eaten away from program, trip cancellation insurance, medical insurance, required vaccinations, medical and dental expenses, any non-program-related transportation needs, and anything not explicitly stated above.

Residential Program Fee: $6,000 Materials Fee: $200
Includes: all program activities, various materials for use in labs and skills-building activities, room, 3 meals per day (brunch / dinner on Sundays), use of select campus facilities, included program and residential excursions and daily activities, bed linens, pillow and towels, 24-hour residential care and support, staff accompanied airport transfer during specified windows.
Excludes: airfare/transportation to and from home city, courses and activities shown to have an extra fee, laundry, spending money, souvenirs, meals eaten away from program, airport transfers outside of specified windows, trip cancellation insurance, medical insurance, required vaccinations, medical and dental expenses, any non-program-related transportation needs, and anything not explicitly stated above.

Non-Refundable Program Deposit: $550
A pre-payment on program fees is required to reserve space in the program
This deposit will be applied toward program fees and is not an additional fee
The balance of payment for program fees is due upon notification of charges, and no later than May 15
This deposit is non-refundable in the event of withdrawal from the program.

Financial Aid

Tufts Pre-College Programs are committed to aiding students from all backgrounds. Although we have only limited need-based financial aid available, we do our best to distribute the funds to students for whom it can make the greatest difference in their ability to attend.
Financial Aid awards are made on a rolling basis to students with demonstrated need. We aim to provide enough aid to eligible students that they are able to successfully enroll and participate in the program.
If financial assistance is essential to your ability to attend the program, we recommend that you wait to pay the $550 non-refundable deposit until you have received your financial aid decision. Award decisions will be issued twice per month.

Please note:
International students are not eligible for financial aid at this time. Families should expect to contribute to the remaining portion of the program cost as well as other expenses like travel, books, etc.
We currently do not offer aid for students participating in our Leadership for Social Change Intensive