About the Program
What is Saturday Morning Science?
Saturday Morning Science (SMS) is an interactive STEM program held on Saturdays throughout the year. SMS allows 6th – 12th graders in Houston and surrounding areas to participate in interactive sessions designed to enhance exposure to STEM careers and topics including basic scientific research, clinical research, medical careers, career development activities, and mentored small group experiences.
Saturday Morning Science Fall 2024 will be entirely virtual and consist of 2.5-hour virtual sessions via Zoom on six different Saturday mornings between mid-October 2024 and early January 2025. The first half of the session will consist of an invited lecturer or large group activity, and the second half will consist of a small group interactive discussion facilitated by BCM faculty, students, or staff.
Due to the virtual nature of SMS Fall 2024, we encourage repeat applicants in addition to new applicants to apply as we will have plenty of “space.” We can also include students from outside of Texas who are interested in health or science-related careers!
What are the dates for SMS Fall 2024?
This year’s program will take place from Oct. 19, 2024, through Jan. 11, 2025. Students must attend a minimum of three sessions to receive credit for the program.
Dates for SMS Fall:
- Oct. 19, 2024
- Oct. 26, 2024
- Nov. 16, 2024
- Nov. 30, 2024
- Dec. 14. 2024
- Jan. 11, 2025
What makes me eligible for the SMS Fall 2024 Program?
You must:
- Currently be in 6th-12th grade
- Be committed to attend a minimum of three sessions and participate in group discussions
Registration Process
How do I apply?
To be considered for the SMS Fall 2024 Program, you must submit all the following in one application packet no later than the deadline set for applications. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered:
Include the following:
- A statement outlining your career goals and interest in the SMS program. This should be no longer than half a page but can be as short as two to three sentences. The statement should include what you hope to gain from a program like SMS that may not be offered by your school.
- If you have previously participated in SMS, please include a sentence or two on what you gained from your previous SMS experience and what you hope to gain this year.
Application must be completed no later than Oct. 14, 2024, via the online application portal. We are unable to accept any late submissions.
Select candidates will be notified of acceptance by Oct. 15, 2024, via email. Please make sure your email is accurate and spelled correctly.
If you have questions about the SMS program or the application process, please email SaturdayMorningScience@bcm.edu.
Please do not submit duplicate applications.
