Teen Science Ambassador Program

The Teen Science Ambassador program is an internship offered by the Youth Collaborative for individuals from groups that are underrepresented in STEM and have a passion for science. Ambassadors will join our team for weekly meetings at the Medical University of South Carolina, located downtown Charleston.

We will cover topics such as clinical research, developmental neuroscience, addiction science, résumé building, and professional development during our meetings. Each ambassador will also prepare and present a research exploration project.

We will provide our Ambassadors with dinner, travel assistance, and compensation.

The Teen Science Ambassador Program is possible through the Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Senior Mentors Dr. ReJoyce Green and Dr. Kathryn Gex talk with TSAP students.

About the Program

The MUSC High School Teen Science Ambassador Program aims to engage high school juniors and seniors in research in an academic medical university setting.

During a TSAP meeting, students were able to take a tour of an MRI Scanner and learn more about it from 3T MRI Program Manager, Scott Henderson.

Become an Ambassador

As a paid Ambassador, you will explore STEM opportunities in research, gain mentorship and experience leadership development.

Ambassador Ra’Quel Davis proudly showing off her research poster on Graduation Day.

Current Ambassadors

Ambassadors of the Teen Science Ambassador Program and their research into adolescence and addiction sciences.

Our Team

Meet the mentors and staff involved in MUSC Health's Teen Science Ambassador Program.

Meet our Team