Expedition: Bio
Exchange your swimsuits for lab coats this July and August and join us for Whitehead Institute’s popular summer science program for middle school students, Expedition: Bio.
Delve into the amazing biology that thrives in the world around us during a two-week, fully immersive experience where curiosity meets real world science. And no question is off-limits!
Through hands-on activities both inside and outside the classroom, interactive laboratory modules, and discussions with scientists, rising 7th and 8th grade middle school students will learn how methods from the fields of ecology, genetics, chemistry, and bioengineering are used to answer some of the most challenging questions in the life sciences today—and have an awful lot of fun doing it!
Expedition: Bio program is supported by a generous contribution from innovative global healthcare company Sanofi. Through their varied initiatives, Sanofi's support is focused on making an impact in people’s lives by improving access to healthcare, supporting local people and communities and providing STEM education opportunities.
*Registration for the 2025 season has reached capacity and is now closed.
Each session will cover the same content, so students should only apply for one session. Registration is limited to 24 students per session. Because space is limited, registrants are encouraged to apply early.
For more information, contact Amy Tremblay at tremblay@wi.mit.edu.
Session I:
Monday, July 7–*Friday, July 18, 2025
9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m
(*The program will end by 1:00 p.m. each Friday)
Session II:
Monday, August 11–*Friday, August 22, 2025
9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m
(*The program will end by 1:00 p.m. each Friday)
Exchange your swimsuits for lab coats this July and August and join us for Whitehead Institute’s popular summer science program for middle school students, Expedition: Bio.
Through hands-on activities, laboratory modules and discussions with scientists, rising 7th and 8th grade middle school students will learn how methods from the fields of ecology, genetics, chemistry, and bioengineering are used to answer some of the most challenging questions in the life sciences today-and have an awful lot of fun doing it!
9:00am- 2:30pm (*The program will end by 1:00 p.m. each Friday)
Registration is open to middle school students entering grades 7-8 in the fall and requires parental consent.
Two two-week sessions of the same program are held during July and August. Each session typically covers the same content, so students should only apply for one session.
24 students per session are accepted into the program.
Through generous program support we are pleased this year to lower the session fee to $500 per student. A non-refundable $250 deposit is due at time of registration. You may opt to pay the full amount of $500 during initial registration.
Tuition Assistance: a limited number of full-tuition scholarships are available to applicants who demonstrate financial need on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Morning snack and lunch, professional science instructors, a professionally designed curriculum, field trip fees, and all lab materials necessary for a fun, educational, and memorable experience.
Registration Requirements
- A signed parental consent form is required to complete registration. You will be required to upload the form to the online application.
- A registration fee of $500. A $250 non-refundable reservation fee is required upon registration. Tuition Assistance: a limited number of full-tuition scholarships are available to applicants who demonstrate financial need.
*Registration for the 2025 season has reached capacity and is now closed.
For more information contact Amy Tremblay at tremblay@wi.mit.edu