Teachers and Students
Introducing Teachers and Students to Scientific Research
Fred Hutch is a leading research institution dedicated to promoting an inclusive environment and enhancing diversity among the next generation of scientists through participation in our training and educational programs. Our training opportunities reflect the many biomedical disciplines and research interests pursued at Fred Hutch. We introduce teachers and high school students to the thrills and challenges of scientific research.
Teacher Programs & Open-Source Curriculum
- Science Education Partnership (SEP)
Helps hundreds of Washington state high school and middle school science teachers grow professionally by honing their lab techniques and teaching skills in subjects ranging from genetics to molecular biology.
- Hutch Fellowship for Excellence in STEM Teaching
A two-summer program for science educators seeking an in-depth, biomedical research experience.
- Free, open-source lessons and units
Fred Hutch's Science Education Partnership program offers free, open-source lessons and units geared towards high school biotech and biology teachers and focus on giving students opportunities to explore biotechnology and the social dimensions of research science.
High School Student Programs & Internships
These programs are specifically designed for students from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical science as defined by the National Institutes of Health.
- Pathways Research Explorers Program
Supports rising 10th and 11th grade students in a two-week introductory summer program.
- Summer High School Internship Program (SHIP)
A competitive, eight-week, full-time paid internship for rising 12th graders.
- Girls Who Code
This yearlong after-school club for girls in grades 10 through 12 is run by computational biology graduate students at Fred Hutch and UW.
- Coding for Cancer
Teaches 11th and 12th grade students how cancer researchers use computational tools in their search to prevent cancer and find cures.
Hutch Advance
The Hutch Advance initiative is a cross-divisional effort designed to foster research-adjacent careers in technical and administrative areas at Fred Hutch. It addresses broad workforce needs by fostering awareness of wide range of careers and by creating intentionally designed pathways of opportunity for young people.
- Fred Hutch Science Career Exploration Program
The Fred Hutch Science Career Exploration Program (for undergraduates) is partnering with local two and four-year colleges for a summer program to showcase different careers at Fred Hutch.
- Fred Hutch/Shoreline College Lab Tech Certificate Program
This comprehensive two-year program includes summer internships at Fred Hutch that are intentionally integrated with biotechnology coursework at Shoreline Community College. Students apply when they are in 11th grade and begin the summer before 12th grade.
Campus Tours, Visits & Speakers
If you are an individual or group representative interested in requesting tours, speakers, or connecting with scientists outside of our scheduled events please fill out our request form.
Upcoming Events
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Offering Programs for Undergraduate, Graduate and Postdoctoral Students
Fred Hutch has a longstanding commitment to training the next generation of scientific leaders. Our undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral training programs prepare trainees from diverse backgrounds to lead research and transition to independent careers.
SciEd in the News
'You Belong In Science:' Fred Hutch builds education pathways
Check out the article by Partnership for Learning on our student programs! The article features Explorers alums Yusuf Hanafy and Jainaba Jawara and SHIP and Pathways Undergrad alum Roberto Ramirez.