American Anthropological Association Virtual High School Internship
A four-week virtual spring internship run by the American Anthropological Association in which high school students research contemporary anthropological scholarship and adapt it into public-facing content for a 6th-12th grade audience, alongside a rotating secondary project focused on accessibility or public education.
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Center for American Archaeology High School Field School
A hands-on residential archaeological field school in Kampsville, Illinois, where students ages 13-17 join real excavation, laboratory analysis, and artifact identification alongside professional archaeologists across one-to-four-week sessions; no prior experience is required.
International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC)
A free citizen-science program in which student teams analyze real telescope imaging data using Astrometrica software to search for and report new asteroids. Month-long campaigns run several times a year and student discoveries can result in official credit and provisional asteroid designations.
Junior Paleontologist Program (National Park Service)
A National Park Service badge program in which students complete a free downloadable Junior Paleontologist activity booklet covering how paleontologists work, Earth's history, and ancient life, then mail it in to receive an official badge. It is part of the wider NPS Junior Ranger system and can be completed independently or after visiting a national park with fossil resources.
USC Pre-College: Digital Marketing – From Content Creation to Strategic Planning
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