Calling all aspiring scientists! In this episode of "But First, Science!" our host, Alexis Nikole Nelson, best known on social media as @blackforager, speaks with three amazing individuals among the 5,300 undergraduate students who have participated in the Amgen Scholars Program since its establishment in 2006.
The Amgen Scholars Program is an undergraduate summer research experience hosted at 25 premier educational and research institutions across the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia and Canada. Participants benefit by conducting a research project under top faculty, participating in seminars and networking events and taking part in a symposium in their respective region.
Throughout the program, participants meet peers, present their research findings, learn about biotechnology and hear from leading scientists. Financial support for students is a critical component of the program, which helps ensure that eligible students, regardless of income, can participate.
Watch other videos in the “But First, Science!” series:
Episode 1: The Last Protein Standing
Episode 2: The World’s Your Lab
About the Amgen Foundation
Since our founding in 1991, the Amgen Foundation has committed approximately $450 million to nonprofits dedicated to impacting lives in inspiring and innovative ways, with $270 million going towards science education initiatives to provide best-in-class programs free of cost to teachers and students. In 2023 alone, our signature programs reached over 25 million students and educators worldwide, and the Foundation seeks to continue expanding access to high-quality learning experiences and advancing equity in STEM around the world.
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