Super science

Summer Science Academy workshops begins on July 11 at St. Francis College.

Now in its 16th year, the workshop offers dozens of New York City high school students an opportunity to discover and get real-world experience in the sciences. The program runs Monday to Friday and teaches topics such as DNA barcoding and forensics. Students will also be taken out of the classroom on three field trips.

Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school may apply to the program. Candidates for the Summer Science Academy should email knola[email protected] with their name, address, phone number, name of school, graduation date, and one-page essay about why they would like to be in the program.

The program is first-come, first-served and there are still a few spots left. Students are required to provide their own MetroCard and lunch, but all other expenses, including field trips and lab materials, are covered.

Summer Academy, Monday through Friday, July 11 through July 22, at 9 am. Free

St. Francis College [180 Remsen St. between Court and Clinton streets in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 489–5200; www.sfc.edu]