This tuition-free, highly selective residential program offers an immersive, college-level science research experience with no grades or exams, fostering a collaborative academic community.
The Governor's School in the Sciences at Drew University is a tuition-free, three-week residential program designed for high-achieving high school juniors in New Jersey with a strong interest in STEM. The program aims to broaden scholars' appreciation and knowledge of science through exposure to a range of scientific topics and scientists, and to introduce scientific research through hands-on experience. Participants engage in a core curriculum of college-level courses in various science and mathematics fields, such as neurobiology, cell biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and anthropology. Students select three core courses and one laboratory course, with past lab topics including biology, organic chemistry, computer science, anthropology, and physics. A significant component of the program involves working in small teams on mini-research projects under faculty guidance, culminating in a scientific meeting where teams present their results. The curriculum also includes evening colloquium speakers from industrial and academic backgrounds, career exploration, and special events like a Career Day and Talent Show. The program emphasizes group learning and collaboration within a supportive academic community, providing a taste of the college experience without examinations or grades.
A typical weekday includes breakfast, core courses in the morning, lunch, and then labs or team projects in the afternoon. Evenings are dedicated to dinner, homework, free time, and scheduled speakers, colloquia, or social events.
The ideal student is a high-achieving New Jersey high school junior with primarily 'A' grades in honors math and science, strong standardized test scores (90th percentile or above), and a fervent, ongoing interest in science and research.
Drew University, Madison, NJ
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