Shadow a Scientist Program

This summer program pairs a group of two Middle School students with a Research Scientist at the University of Texas for a two hour tour of the scientist’s lab and experiments in progress.

The goal of the program is to provide the opportunity for young students to cultivate their interest in science and allow them to experience first-hand what a scientist does on a daily basis.

Students can choose a research area that interests them and when possible they will be matched with a scientist doing research in that area.

DUE TO COVID19, THE SHADOW A SCIENTIST PROGRAM WILL BE REMOTE THIS SUMMER (2021) AND WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM ON CERTAIN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS (JUNE 2–JULY 21) STARTING AT 2PM.

** Please note that when you register, ALL WEDNESDAYS will show up as having a waiting list, however this is an artifact of the registration system. You should:

Sign up for ALL WEDNESDAYS that you are available.
You will then BE MATCHED with a scientist on ONE WEDNESDAY this summer depending on the availability of the participating scientists.

How To Apply

How To Apply

Registration: Middle School students interested in spending two hours “shadowing” a UT scientist one day this summer should complete registration and submit the forms using the link below:

Click here to register for Shadow A Scientist

When registering, please note that the program works on a first-come first-served basis, so you will need to select the waiting list for each of the weeks that you are available to the shadow and then you will be contacted as your turn to shadow approaches to confirm the date of shadowing.

On Shadowing Day

On Shadowing Day

On the Wednesday that you will shadow a scientist, you will use the zoom link provided to you via email to join the meeting hosted by the scientist that you have been assigned to.

We look forward to having your student shadow a scientist at UT. The experience is rewarding for both the host and shadow!

If you have further questions please contact the FRI Outreach Director, Dr. Greg Clark:

Phone: 512-471-1074 or 512-467-0145. | Email: gbclark@utexas.edu

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