PROMISE Summer Programs 2023

PROMISE Summer Programs 2023

Sanford PROMISE summer programs are a great way to get hands-on science experience and learn about current research being done at Sanford Research. All programs will operate on a rolling admission with first come first served. Signups will close when a date reaches capacity. There is no cost associated with any of our summer programs.

Inside Out: An Anatomy and Health Experience

How do our organs work to keep us alive and how can we keep them healthy? In this program, students will learn about the heart, lungs, and kidneys. They will dissect each organ, learn about the function, learn how to keep them healthy, and learn about why researchers are interested in it.

Open to students grades 6-8 in the 2022-2023 school year. Participants will need parental/guardian permission to participate in dissection and fitness activities. The program is limited to 30 students on a first-come, first-served basis.

Times: 8:30am-4:00pm (Before care starts at 8am)- 1 Day

June 8th | Fargo, ND @ NDSU Aldevron Tower- This program is at capacity-closed for registration

June 13th | Luverne, MN @ MN West Community and Technical College

June 27th | Sioux Falls, SD @Sanford Research- This program is at capacity- closed for registration

July 11th | Sioux Falls, SD @ Sanford Research- This program is at capacity-closed for registration

Finding Your Roots: A Genetics and Genealogy Experience

What is more interesting than you? In this program, students will use science to answer the question “Who am I?” Students will extract and analyze their own DNA, learn about human evolution, and dig into the stories of their ancestors.

Open to students in grades 6-8 in the 2022-2023 school year. Participants will need parental/guardian permission to submit a DNA sample in April in order to be enrolled in the program. The program is limited to 24 students on a first-come, first-served basis. You must be able to attend all 5 days of this program, partial attendance will not be accepted. Check out this blog to learn more about what this program entails. There is no housing or care provided outside of program hours. If coming from outside Sioux Falls, you will be responsible for lodging and care of the student.

Times: 8:30-4:00pm- 5 days

July 24th-28th | Sioux Falls, SD @ Sanford Research-This program is at capacity-closed for registration

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