UT Southwestern STARS Program

UT Southwestern STARS Program The STARS Program provides free of charge resources to over 30,000 teachers and 160,000 students.

Get ready for the Poster Session! 🎉 After months of hard work, it’s finally time to share summer research findings with ...
07/24/2025

Get ready for the Poster Session! 🎉 After months of hard work, it’s finally time to share summer research findings with the scientific community.

Let’s make this an unforgettable experience! 🔬📊

2024 STARS alum Issac Molina has been matched with a full ride to Emory University through Questbridge.
07/24/2025

2024 STARS alum Issac Molina has been matched with a full ride to Emory University through Questbridge.

2024 STARS alumna Abby Woodberry has been accepted into UNC Chapel Hill on a full ride Morehead-Cain Scholarship and pla...
07/24/2025

2024 STARS alumna Abby Woodberry has been accepted into UNC Chapel Hill on a full ride Morehead-Cain Scholarship and plans to pursue Biology.

Shoutout to the incredible educators and enthusiastic students at our A&P, Biology, Biotechnology, and Middle School Cam...
07/21/2025

Shoutout to the incredible educators and enthusiastic students at our A&P, Biology, Biotechnology, and Middle School Camps! Your enthusiasm for discovery truly lights up every session, transforming complex topics into exciting adventures. Keep exploring, keep questioning, and keep inspiring the next generation of scientists! ✨🔬🧬
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Physics Camp - iFLY wind tunnel a hands-on lesson in physics! Learning about forces of gravity, lift, and drag, experien...
07/17/2025

Physics Camp - iFLY wind tunnel a hands-on lesson in physics! Learning about forces of gravity, lift, and drag, experiencing real-world applications of Newton’s Laws of Motion and aerodynamics as educators and students learn to control their flight.
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Album 2: The Summer Research Program recently hosted its Alumni Day, welcoming back over 20 alumni from the 2021-2025 co...
07/16/2025

Album 2: The Summer Research Program recently hosted its Alumni Day, welcoming back over 20 alumni from the 2021-2025 cohorts. They shared invaluable experiences, from navigating college applications/undergrad, and securing internships to defining career goals, offering inspiration and empowerment for our current cohort’s journey ahead.

Album 1: 2025 STARS Alumni Day, welcoming back 20+ alumni from the 2021-2025 cohorts. Sharing invaluable experiences, fr...
07/16/2025

Album 1: 2025 STARS Alumni Day, welcoming back 20+ alumni from the 2021-2025 cohorts. Sharing invaluable experiences, from navigating college applications/undergrad, and securing internships to defining career goals, offering inspiration and empowerment for our current cohort’s journey ahead.
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Hi! My name is Thi Nguyen, and I am a rising senior at Newman Smith High School. This summer, I am working in the Radiat...
07/16/2025

Hi! My name is Thi Nguyen, and I am a rising senior at Newman Smith High School. This summer, I am working in the Radiation Oncology Department under the guidance of my PI, Dr. Bin Cai. My project focuses on biology-guided radiotherapy (also called BRT/SCINTIX) via the Reflexion X1 platform, which uses PET imaging to guide beams from a linear accelerator. Using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), I am developing a model of the clinical workflow of BgRT to identify high-risk failure modes and improve the efficiency, robustness, and safety of treatments done on the Reflexion X1 platform. In my free time, I love to watch dramas, bake, listen to music, and swim. Although I am still looking at universities, I plan to apply to UT Austin, Baylor University, and MIT this fall. I am beyond grateful for the opportunity that the STARS program has provided to myself and others, and I am excited to continue pursuing my passion for science!

Hello, my name is Teni Segun, and I am a rising senior at Lovejoy High School. I am working in Dr. Steven Gray’s Lab und...
07/16/2025

Hello, my name is Teni Segun, and I am a rising senior at Lovejoy High School. I am working in Dr. Steven Gray’s Lab under the guidance of my mentor, Rachel Adams. The lab focuses on using Adeno-associated Virus (AAV) to develop gene therapies in the pediatric department. This summer, I am working to identify if the gene DDX3X is autoregulated and subsequently identify the regions where autoregulation occurs using various reporters. I enjoy playing the double bass, throwing discus, and powerlifting. I plan to apply to UT Austin and other schools with strong biomedical engineering programs, with future aspirations of positively impacting the medical community. I am excited to be a part of the STARS program and the UT Southwestern research community this summer.

Hi! My name is Sydnie Metrano and I am a rising senior at Ursuline Academy of Dallas. This summer, I am excited to be wo...
07/16/2025

Hi! My name is Sydnie Metrano and I am a rising senior at Ursuline Academy of Dallas. This summer, I am excited to be working in the Sanders Lab - in the department of Center for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases - and am grateful for the opportunity. The Sanders Lab focuses on RNA-protein assemblies and diseases of aging. Under the mentorship of Dr. Shefali Banerjee and my principal investigator, Dr. David Sanders, I am studying the role of stress granules in RNA entanglement and TDP-43 aggregation. In my free time, I enjoy reading, swimming, drawing/painting, and spending time outdoors. Additionally, I am passionate about volunteering. This fall, I plan on applying to colleges with strong STEM programs and research opportunities, along with a rich campus life and sense of community.

Hi! My name is Sierra Salazar, and I am a rising senior at Lakehill Preparatory School. This summer, I am working in the...
07/15/2025

Hi! My name is Sierra Salazar, and I am a rising senior at Lakehill Preparatory School. This summer, I am working in the Kelesidis Lab in the Department of Infectious Diseases, guided by my mentors, Kamilla Ablyazova and John Arnaud Kombe, and my PI, Dr. Theodoros Kelesidis. This lab researches the antiviral effects of certain known molecules against respiratory and infectious viruses. My project focuses on discovering the effect that HIV and its antiviral treatment, ART, have on two genes (Nrf2 and HO-1) involved in an antioxidant response and whether the effect changes in different parts of the body.
Some activities I enjoy are playing basketball and softball, tumbling, singing, hand knitting, and playing piano. This fall, I plan on applying to UT Austin, Vanderbilt, Rice, OU, and many more on a pre-med track. I am very grateful for the many opportunities the STARS Program has provided me with, from the variety of summer camps to this Summer Research Program.

Hi! My name is Shriya Nadagouda, and I am a rising senior at Greenhill School. This summer, I am conducting research und...
07/15/2025

Hi! My name is Shriya Nadagouda, and I am a rising senior at Greenhill School. This summer, I am conducting research under the mentorship of Camille Merrick and my PI, Dr. David Beckham, investigating the potential of an attenuated Zika virus variant as a viable vaccine candidate. My work focuses on analyzing the virus’s replication through virological assays, studying its growth curve, and quantifying viral RNA and cDNA in samples infected with the attenuated strain. Beyond research, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, volunteering at local hospitals or blood drives, and skating. I plan to apply to UT Austin, Rice University and other colleges with strong pre-med and STEM programs.

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