TUCSON, Ariz. — Evan Chaparro, an incoming junior at Vista Grande High School, was one of 50 students selected for a seven-week KEYS Research Internship at the University of Arizona. During the internship, Chapparo worked hands-on with top faculty in a research lab with the primary goal of studying the impact of revegetation on soil fines formation at copper mine dump sites.
"The KEYS program as strengthened my passion and has shown me a glimpse of my future," Chaparro said. "I had such an amazing experience since they provided me the opportunity to prosper and excel at something I love so much."
The KEYS program is run by the BIO5 Institute and is open to high school students from across Arizona with a strong interest in bioscience, engineering, environmental health, or biostatistics. Since 2007, 477 students have completed the internship program. 97% of alumni attended or are attending college pursuing STEM degrees, with 72% attending one of Arizona's public universities.
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