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RockEDU Science Outreach offers team-based research programs and research mentorship skills-building programs for high school students, undergraduates, and scientists. The program includes specific activities such as the Summer Science Research Program, Jumpstart, SSRP in situ, the Summer Neuroscience Program, Science Saturday, Talking Science, BIOME, Hunter x RockEDU Scholars, Hunter Peer Mentor, Lulu Wang Scholars, Upskill Workshop, Jumpstart Summer Science Research Program (SSRP), the Summer Neuroscience Program (SNP), and Research Program Info Sessions. RockEDU also runs day events that invite kids and teens to feel curious about science.
• Ages: 14–18 years old
• Schedule: Info Session 2 on November 19, 2025, from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
RockEDU Science Outreach represents the collective science engagement and research education efforts at The Rockefeller University and supports students, educators, research trainees, and scientists in building technical and professional skills, confidence, and STEM community connections. The program leads team-based research programs that promote collaboration and inclusive mentorship and is known for research mentorship skills-building programs for scientists, undergraduates, and high school students. RockEDU states that it approaches its work by supporting people first and science second, and that it is working toward a future where science benefits all of humanity.
The leadership team includes Jen Bohn, PhD, Assistant Director, RockEDU Science Outreach; Emily Costa, PhD, Civic Science Associate; Jeanne Garbarino, PhD, Executive Director, RockEDU Science Outreach; Douglas Heigl, Program Officer; Jessi Hersh, PhD, Program Manager, Student Engagement; and Lizzie Krisch, MA, Community Manager. Staff credentials listed for RockEDU Science Outreach include Jen Bohn, PhD; Emily Costa, PhD; Jeanne Garbarino, PhD; Jessi Hersh, PhD; and Lizzie Krisch, MA.
RockEDU supports students, educators, research trainees, and scientists in building impactful STEM community connections and works in collaboration with its communities to produce programs and resources that promote inclusive science learning. The program partners with Hunter College to connect undergraduate students with research and professional skills-building opportunities for future internship readiness in STEM, and invites scientists and trainees to cultivate inclusive mentorship practice and develop professional skills through community programs. RockEDU also helps local teachers reimagine classroom research, participates in a Rockefeller community symposium that brings together scientists and local gardeners, and is associated with an annual science festival that nearly a thousand kids and their families attend.
A student from 2021 stated, “The process of science changed for me because I thought that it was difficult and that I couldn’t be wrong, but this program allowed to be confident in my abilities and in my mistakes as well as understand that the science process is fun.”
Last updated July 29, 2026.
• Ages: 14–18 years old
• Schedule: Info Session 2 on November 19, 2025, from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
RockEDU Science Outreach represents the collective science engagement and research education efforts at The Rockefeller University and supports students, educators, research trainees, and scientists in building technical and professional skills, confidence, and STEM community connections. The program leads team-based research programs that promote collaboration and inclusive mentorship and is known for research mentorship skills-building programs for scientists, undergraduates, and high school students. RockEDU states that it approaches its work by supporting people first and science second, and that it is working toward a future where science benefits all of humanity.
The leadership team includes Jen Bohn, PhD, Assistant Director, RockEDU Science Outreach; Emily Costa, PhD, Civic Science Associate; Jeanne Garbarino, PhD, Executive Director, RockEDU Science Outreach; Douglas Heigl, Program Officer; Jessi Hersh, PhD, Program Manager, Student Engagement; and Lizzie Krisch, MA, Community Manager. Staff credentials listed for RockEDU Science Outreach include Jen Bohn, PhD; Emily Costa, PhD; Jeanne Garbarino, PhD; Jessi Hersh, PhD; and Lizzie Krisch, MA.
RockEDU supports students, educators, research trainees, and scientists in building impactful STEM community connections and works in collaboration with its communities to produce programs and resources that promote inclusive science learning. The program partners with Hunter College to connect undergraduate students with research and professional skills-building opportunities for future internship readiness in STEM, and invites scientists and trainees to cultivate inclusive mentorship practice and develop professional skills through community programs. RockEDU also helps local teachers reimagine classroom research, participates in a Rockefeller community symposium that brings together scientists and local gardeners, and is associated with an annual science festival that nearly a thousand kids and their families attend.
A student from 2021 stated, “The process of science changed for me because I thought that it was difficult and that I couldn’t be wrong, but this program allowed to be confident in my abilities and in my mistakes as well as understand that the science process is fun.”
Last updated July 29, 2026.
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