- A week-long experience designed to introduce participants to the expectations and demands of college-level science coursework (August 11th-17th)
- An opportunity to participate in cutting-edge science
First-year students from all three Keck Science colleges are invited to participate in the program. We especially encourage applications from students who are:
- First-generation college students;
- From groups traditionally underrepresented in science;
- From under-resourced high schools
The theme of the week is “The Chemistry of Life,” and participants will explore the theme through hands-on laboratory experiments, field trips, and other activities.
Students will have the opportunity to:
- Create peer networks
- Establish strong relationships with science faculty
- Learn about course offerings in science and math
- Explore the resources available across the Claremont colleges
No, there is no fee to participate.
- There will be no charge for room and board during the program.
- Participants will be housed on the Scripps campus and meals will be provided.
- Students will move onto the Scripps campus on Sunday, August 11th, 2024.
- The science will begin on Monday morning, August 12th, 2024.
- The Immersion Program will conclude on Saturday morning, August 17th, 2024.
- We will provide housing and meals after the program if students choose to stay on campus and aren’t involved in Pitzer or CMC orientation trips.
To apply for the program, simply answer the questions below and send them in an email to the Director of the program, Marion Preest ([email protected]).
Applications can be submitted at any time, but must be submitted by Sunday, July 7th, 2024. Admissions will be on a rolling basis and the program is capped at 20 students, so please apply early. You will be notified regarding your admission to the program within 1-2 weeks of submitting your application.
If you have any questions about the program, please don’t hesitate to contact me at [email protected].
With best wishes for a wonderful summer!
Marion Preest
Pritzker Family Foundation Professor of Biology
Application Information Required (please email to Marion Preest)
1. Name:
2. Your pronouns:
3. Mailing Address:
4. Phone Number:
5. Email Address:
6. College you are Admitted to:
7. Please tell us why you are interested in participating in SScIP (max 1 pg response):
8. Please tell us about your high school math and science background (max 1 pg response):