NexGeneGirls delivers a unique program incorporating rigorous hands-on learning, leadership development and career mentoring for high school females of color from historically excluded communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

NexGeneGirls 2024: Be a Mentor

This summer, California Life Sciences (CLS) will continue to partner with NexGeneGirls to bring rigorous in-person research internships and leadership development to high school females of color from historically excluded communities in the San Francisco Bay Area.

We are offering academic and industry labs the opportunity to host 20 NexGeneGirl interns this summer- apply today!

Apply to Become a Mentor

As an internship host, you will mentor the NexGeneGirls intern 3 days per week (T/W/Th, 5-6 hours/day) during the summer program, which takes place from June 10 – August 2, 2024.

What does an internship mentor do?

  • Develop a substantive research project for and provide guidance to intern
  • Assist intern with development of scientific poster and presentation of research
  • Share your career story and inspire intern’s pursuit of STEM careers
  • Create a culture of opportunity for young women of color
  • Help develop a diverse talent pipeline for the life science industry
  • For more information, read our FAQ about becoming an internship host here

How long is the program?

8 weeks, 5-6 hours day: June 10 – August 2, 2024

What grade levels are the NexGeneGirls interns?

Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

What are the learning objectives from the internships?

The learning objectives are focused on giving the interns inspiring real-world experiences. NexGeneGirls are curious about science and eager to learn what it’s like to work in a science career. Thank you for helping us inspire and develop the next generation of diverse women science leaders.

Learn more about NexGeneGirls here.

Thank You NexGeneGirls Sponsors

Leadership Sponsors

abbvie
Nektar

Catalyst Sponsors

Champion Sponsor

Become a NexGeneGirls sponsor! View current sponsorship opportunities here.

Racial and Social EquityThis program is part of the California Life Sciences’ Racial and Social Equity Initiative, a unified effort to do more for the historically excluded Black, Indigenous and other People of Color (BIPOC) populations in California. #WeCommitToChange.