The LAB Jumpstart program offered by The Rockefeller University's RockEDU Science Outreach is an in-person educational opportunity for 16 high school students attending NYC schools. The program spans from March to August and is divided into two phases: a spring after-school session and a summer full-time on-campus session. The aim of the program is to foster scientific thinking and research skills through talks, workshops, and individual mentorship. Students are encouraged to develop questions pertaining to scientific research, gain exposure to research skills and primary literature, and connect with dedicated scientist-mentors. The spring after-school sessions take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:30pm to 7pm. During this time, students will work with Rockefeller trainees supported by RockEDU staff, further enhancing their scientific knowledge and research skills. Each student is also paired with a LAB Jumpstart Advocate, a practicing scientist who provides additional educational and professional support. The summer session is more intensive, with students spending up to 35 hours per week working on a research project as part of the Summer Science Research Program (SSRP). During this phase, students are assigned to an SSRP research team and learn the foundations and experimental techniques necessary to carry out a research project. To be eligible for the program, students must be juniors or seniors in an NYC high school and at least 16 years old at the start of the program. There is a strong emphasis on students with a keen interest in science who may lack the resources or opportunities to explore this interest further. It is important to note that students are required to commit to participating for the entirety of the program, including both the spring after-school and summer portions. Upon completion of the program, students will have gained significant exposure to scientific research, practical research skills, and an understanding of primary literature in the field. They will also have had the opportunity to work closely with practicing scientists and peers who share their interest in science. However, it should be noted that any scientific work completed cannot be used for science competition submissions.