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Chicago Botanic Garden Science Career Continuum
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The Science Career Continuum at the Chicago Botanic Garden is a pathway program for Chicago Public Schools students interested in science, nature, and the environment. Spanning Science First (grades 7–10) and College First (grades 11–12), participants engage in hands-on science investigations, college-level environmental studies, field trips, mentored research, and college readiness activities.
Program details
- Deadline
- Deadline unconfirmed
- Program type
- Summer program
- Duration
- 3 to 7 weeks in summer plus monthly school-year meetings
- Attendance
- Commuter
Eligibility
Must be a Chicago Public Schools (CPS) student in rising grades 7–12 (current grades 6–11). Priority is given to students from underrepresented racial/ethnic backgrounds and low-income or first-generation college backgrounds.
Costs and support
- Cost
- Free
- Financial aid
- Program is free
- Stipend
- Paid stipend provided for high school participants (Science First Grades 9–10 and College First Grades 11–12)
- Contact program
- ksegura@chicagobotanic.org
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