95%
95% of FSS Alumni go on to complete a 4-year college degree
53%
53% of FSS Alumni earn a graduate, medical, dental, or professional degree
86%
86% of FSS Alumni work in a science related field
Equity in STEM Education
ADA Forsyth Student Scholars opens doors to careers in STEM for underserved high school students. Created in 1993, the summer internship program allows students to work side-by-side in the laboratory with world-renowned scientists engaged in cutting-edge research.
Dr. Megan Pugach-Gordon, Director, Forsyth Institute Student Scholars Summer Internship Program
Improving Equity in STEM
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) are underrepresented in STEM careers that impact their communities. While Latinx, Black, and Indigenous people make up 18.9%, 13.6%, and 2% of the population respectively they only make up 5.9%, 3.8%, and 0.2% of the dentistry workforce. We hope to change those discrepancies like these by opening a door to the sciences to high school students who might not get the opportunity otherwise.
High School Summer Internship
The Student Scholars program is an internship for Massachusetts high school students. Forsyth’s world-class scientists serve as mentors to the students throughout the summer. Interns learn basic laboratory techniques by participating in mentors’ research projects in a productive and enriching scientific environment. At the end of the program, students present the findings from their own research project.
We are excited to welcome high school students in the 2025 Cohort to our new building, with state-of-the-art labs, brand new laboratory equipment, dental clinics and cutting-edge techniques, with training by our world-renowned scientists, researchers, oral and public health professionals.
Mission
The AFI Student Scholars Internship is committed to empowering a diverse group of high school students with a passion for learning and a focus on excellence in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and clinical and translational dentistry. We provide access to rigorous educational opportunities, hands-on research experiences, and mentorship that foster intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. By creating a supportive and inclusive environment, we aim to inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators in STEM and dentistry, equipping students to make meaningful contributions to oral and overall healthcare, our communities, and the world at large.
Dates
Program – July 7 – August 15, 2024 (6 weeks)
Applications Open – January 1, 2025
Applications Close – April 1, 2025
Program Highlights
- Mentoring by world-renowned scientists on the Forsyth Faculty
- Hands-on independent research projects in cutting-edge research facility
- Weekly presentations to fellow students and mentors, and college-level lectures by Forsyth Scientists in expertise areas, including oral health research, immunology, and microbiology
- Final scientific poster presentation to the Boston-area scientific community
Program Includes
- Salary (minimum wage), 35 hours per week
- Transportation pass
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade at the time of application in the Eastern Massachusetts/Boston area.
- Must display a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in STEM or oral health professions.
- Must be able to commit to the full duration of the program, between 9 am – 5 pm, in person, 35 hours per week.
- Applications highly encouraged from youth from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented or excluded in STEM and oral health professions.
How to apply
- Complete the on-line application including: resumé, transcript, short answer questions, at least 1 letter of reference from a Teacher/ Counselor/ Coach
- Selected candidates may be invited for a virtual interview
Give the Gift of a Career in STEM
ADA Forsyth Student Scholars offers life-changing, accessible, paid internships to high school students because of generous philanthropic contributions by the community. Help us to continue to address disparities in STEM careers by supporting our work. You can open the door to new dreams for a high school student.
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