Museum of Science and Industry

The Science Minors program bridges the worlds of school and work. Participants develop job skills and increase knowledge of science and science careers through their involvement with Museum staff and other resources.

Program Components and Requirements

Participants in the Science Minors program:

• Attend Saturday training sessions focusing on Museum exhibit content. These sessions take place on 10 consecutive Saturdays (excluding holidays) and are a combination of the following: presentations by scientists, hands-on activities, exhibit exploration, job skill development and field trips to science labs, college science departments and/or other science museums.
• Present activities to Museum guests.
• Make presentations to their classmates and/or community groups about their work in the Museum.
• Host family events.
• Participants who are at least 16 and successfully complete 75 hours of volunteer service are eligible to apply for paid summer positions at the Museum.

Participants must:

• Be between 14 and 17 years of age.
• Be able to participate in 10 Saturday training sessions.
• Fill out and submit a program application.
• Priority will be given to applicants living on Chicago's South Side.

To Apply

Winter session begins Jan. 16, 2010
Winter session for home school students begins Jan. 28, 2010
Spring session begins March 25, 2010

Each applicant must:

• Fill out and submit the Science Minors Application Form.
• Download and give the Reference Form to a teacher, coach, pastor or other adult (not a relative) who knows the student well.
• Download and complete the Essay Form.
• Send the Reference and Essay forms, along with a copy of most recent grades (GPA will not affect entry into program) to:

More questions? Contact Charles Brass at (773) 684-9844 ext. 4160 or charles.brass(at)msichicago.org.