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PRECOLLEGE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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Project SEED

(Rutgers University Newark)

Program began: 1990 - Students enrolled: 2 - Sponsored by: American Chemical Society
Contact Information:

W. Philip Huskey, Chair, Dept. of Chemistry

73 Warren Street

Newark, NJ 07102

Phone: (973) 353-5329

Fax: (973) 353-1264

Email: ugrad@newark.rutgers.edu

Web site: http://chemistry.rutgers.edu
Program Description:

The American Chemical Society funds Project SEED and supports students from economically disadvantaged

families in summer research positions. High school students in the junior or senior year work with faculty on science

projects in research laboratories. They present their findings at a symposium in September.
Location of Program Services:

College campus
Sources of students served by the program:

Typical Grade Level(s) on Entry: 11th grade

Region served: Northern NJ
Program Services (Academic):

Reading/Writing

Math/Science

Critical Thinking

scientific research
Program Services (Other):

Social Skills

Awareness

Mentoring
Program Operation:

Program Cycle (Summer or Academic): Summer

During School Hours
Special populations targeted by the program:

Low income

Academic Performance - High

High School Students

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