Our Goal
To enrich the education of 6-12 grade students by providing year-round science education, a wide array of cancer focused activities to bolster skills, and community experiences so we can improve student potential to thrive in advanced degree science programs and engage in cancer related careers.
ARISE Summer Research Internship Information
Hands-on lab experience
Interns will be placed in a mentor lab and participate in cancer research.
• Laboratory skills training
• Get to know the bench
• One-on-one check-ins with the Principal Investigator
• Work on a project of their own
Program dates
June 15 – August 7, 2026
Program Details & How to Apply
When applying, be ready to upload:
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Two Essays
- Letter of Recommendation
Enrichment activities
Paired with lab hours, interns will participate in career development activities.
• Career exploration – School of Nursing and School of Pharmacy
• Pathology experience
• Medical ethics discussion
• Career panels
• Science presentation workshop
Application window for summer 2026 opens December 1, 2025 and closes on February 6, 2026 at 5PM
For questions or assistance with the application process, contact Mary Headington
Alumni Corner
Caroline & Aurora
2023 Intern
2024 Intern
Joshua Lang, MD, MS
Shannon Reese – Direct Supervisor
Caroline (2023) continued her work in the
Lang Lab after her internship and was an
ARISE mentor for Aurora (2024).
Parent Testimonials
“The presentations yesterday were truly impressive for their delivery, attention to time constraints, and especially for the level of understanding that the students achieved in such a short time. Those presentations just reinforced the sense that the internships are a truly unique experience. ” ~Erik
“Ashley loves the program and we are continually blown away by what a great opportunity it is! She is learning so much and it’s opening her mind to studies and careers she didn’t know existed.” ~ Julie
Intern Excitement
“ARISE exceeded my expectations. I knew I would be working in a lab and going to enrichment activities, but I did not think I would learn as much as I did about the gut microbiome, colorectal cancer, and lab procedures from working in the lab and more about college and career plans from the enrichment activities”
–Xavier 2024 Summer Intern
“ARISE is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. It allows teenagers to find their passions, discover their callings, and learn an insane amount in just 7 weeks. I would recommend this program to everyone I know, and if I could, I’d go back and do it a million more times.”
Ellie – 2023 Summer Intern
