Harvard-Smithsonian Science Research Mentoring Program
An astrophysics mentoring program for Cambridge Rindge & Latin School Students
Credit: Greggy Bazile
Welcome to the SRMP website!
The Science Research Mentoring Program (SRMP) at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA) provides an opportunity for students from Cambridge Rindge & Latin School to work on a year-long independent research project in astrophysics under the guidance of a CfA astrophysicists. Students learn what it is actually like to conduct real, cutting-edge research and work closely with living scientists from diverse backgrounds.
Experience hands-on with a CfA mentor
10-16 CRLS students annually, in teams of 2 or 3 per mentor.
Program spans September to May, with 2 weekly 2-hour meetings.
Monthly advisory sessions with the SRMP team.
In-person and/or virtual mentorship at CfA.
Culminates in a symposium student talks.
Students receive stipends courtesy of the City of Cambridge.
End-of-year symposia
At the end of the program, the students present their results in short talks and posters at a symposium hosted by Harvard University. Click on the links below to watch past years' symposia:
Acknowledgements
This program is supported in by the City of Cambridge and the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian.