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Innovative Plant Technology Experiences
Just for Texas High School Students!
July 14 - 18, 2008

Become an ITEST Student Fellow and spend 5 days on the Texas A&M University College Station Campus.
DEADLINE EXTENDED Apply by June 2 for guaranteed consideration.

Application Form (PDF)

Application Form (Word)

Students, particularly from historically underrepresented groups, across rural and urban areas of Texas will be invited to apply.  Eighteen selected students will receive a travel subsidy and accommodation in TAMU dorms.  Students will be introduced to diverse career pathways and learn some of the technologies and tools used in modern plant science.  Parents are invited to a closing student multimedia presentation session.

Meet Dr. Biology - Charles Kazilek, who will bring the fun and expertise of podcasting!

Program Flyer (PDF)

  • Texas A & MMake a pod cast
  • Learn to solve forensic cases using plants
  • Discover technological wonders of seeds
  • Take field trips to labs, gardens and other plant-and-technology career sites
  • Meet scientists and plant career professionals
  • Get a taste for college life