eCLOSE: Intro to Research In eCLOSE: Intro to Research , you learned the basics of biomedical research AND worked with our favorite model organism: The Fruit Fly! In the forms sections, you can NOW select the type of specialty research you want to dive into next! **Sports and Nutrition is only held in-person. School District of Philadelphia students: qualify for sponsored scholarships! CODE: KEEPFLYING Behavior Summer student scientists will continue working with The Fruit Fly, but this time through behavioral observations! Are you interested to see how diet may affect behavior? This is the lab@home for you! Techniques and protocols will still be used to examine the effects that nutritional supplements have on fruit flies, but this time we will be doing behavior techniques to examine reactions to scents or discomfort, and impacts on locomotion, and more! Biochemistry Summer student scientists will continue working with The Fruit Fly, but NOW at the macromolecular level! Have you wondered where biology and chemistry intersect? This is the lab for you! Techniques and protocols will still be used to examine the effects that nutritional supplements have on fruit flies, but this time we will be doing “wet lab work on the bench”! Join us as we measure lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins!! ********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** ONLY IN PERSON Sport and Nutrition Summer student scientists will continue working with The Fruit Fly to examine the impact of nutrition on behavior and body chemistry as they relate to sports! Techniques and protocols will still be used to examine the effects that common (junk) foods have on fruit flies (AND YOU), and you will explore topics like calories and metabolic pathways that promote energy!
08/03/2026, 08/04/2026, 08/05/2026, 08/06/2026, 08/07/2026
Participants must be entering grades 5 to 12.
Minimum: 8
Maximum: 12
Registration starts on 01/28/2026 and ends on 07/10/2026.
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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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