eCLOSE@Esperanza: Intro to Diabetes In eCLOSE@Esperanza: Intro to Diabetes , you learned the basics of biomedical research AND worked with our favorite model organism: The Fruit Fly! Summer student scientists will learn techniques and protocols to examine how nutrients can affect the development of The Fruit Fly. They will complete more advanced techniques like solution-making and micropipetting! Participants will put hand-eye skills to the test as they move napping fruit flies for sorting! Scientists will collect REAL-TIME data and present their findings to their colleagues! New for 2026: As student scientists learn more about how nutrition impacts diabetes genes, they will dive into BIOCHEMISTRY and get a better understanding of how glucose levels are impacted!! School District of Philadelphia students: qualify for sponsored scholarships! CODE: KEEPFLYING
06/22/2026, 06/23/2026, 06/24/2026, 06/25/2026
Participants must be entering grades 9 to 12.
Minimum: 8
Maximum: 20
Registration starts on 05/13/2026 and ends on 06/19/2026.
I thought it was really great and everyone was really helpful. I felt that I could collaborate with everyone and grow as a scientist.
eClose programming was a very fun and educational experience. I like how it was hands on, and we got to work with others. This gave us the opportunity to meet new people and build our teamwork/social skills.
The eClose program was an amazing experience that had me think and dig a little deeper into thought.
I think it was great, it was very informative and made me feel welcomed into the science community.
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