Hofstra University Summer Science Research Program offers high school students opportunities in science research under the guidance of professionals in science and mathematics. For more than 15 years, HUSSRP has provided selected research-oriented high school students the opportunity to work with our science faculty during the summer in an on-campus research program. The program runs from early July through mid-August culminating in a science "poster session" in early fall where students display the work they performed during the summer. The poster session is open to all students in the program, their families, and their teachers. Students are selected for this program based on their academic qualifications, a teacher's recommendation, and the availability of research mentors in their area of interest. Selected students will be matched with a participating faculty member based on the student’s research preference and faculty availability. Before being accepted into the program, all students for whom there is a faculty match will be invited to campus for a personal interview to discuss the student’s specific research project. In July all accepted students must attend a one-hour orientation and laboratory safety session. The summer program will run Monday through Thursday from July to August. Students are expected to attend a weekly seminar/lunch on Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m., otherwise each student will negotiate a work schedule with their respective faculty mentor. Students return to campus for a late afternoon poster session to present the results of their research in early fall.