High School Students

Welcome to the KhavariLab Summer Session! Once you know what dates you'll be working here and who you'll be working with, you'll probably have a lot of questions about the specifics...feel free to post other questions you have and I'll update this page with answers!

Where to go
Once you arrive at CCSR, head either to your mentor's desk or the lunchroom to store your stuff. During down time, feel free to hang around at either of those places, or go outside during breaks (if it's not too hot).

Dress code

 * Please remember to wear close toed shoes
 * Clothing: school dress code (try to cover up as much as possible)!
 * If you have long hair, tie it back! you dont want to be pushing hair out of your face with gloved hands.

Things to remember

 * Always wear gloves when in lab


 * Never wear gloves when not in lab (remove before touching exit handles)


 * Don’t eat near science! (eat at desks or in other rooms, or outside)
 * Always ask your mentor before doing something
 * If you're under 16, we'll find you lab tasks that dont involve benchwork or chemicals. Dont worry, you can still shadow your mentor while he or she is working!
 * If you spill something, don’t worry, we've all spilled the same thing. Ask anyone how to clean it up appropriately and we’ll help you out!
 * Always balance the centrifuge! (ask Abbie if you have questions)
 * Always clean the hood after doing tissue culture!
 * If you notice something seems to be almost all out, let someone know! We'll either order more or show you where the extras are kept!
 * In general, try to be courteous and respect common lab equipment/signup sheets. Leave equipment as clean or cleaner than you found it, and try to be as accurate as possible with sign up times.
 * Don’t have anything to do? Read these:
 * Info on PCR
 * Overview of RNAi
 * The central dogma of biology
 * Impress all of your friends with your knowledge of epigenetics
 * Intro to molecular biology
 * Fantasizing about your career in science? Paruse OpenWetWare (go take a look at the iGem competition!)
 * Feeling brave? Tackle these papers from the Khavari Lab!