Biotech Summer Internship Program
Summer Internship Program
Back row, from left: Ash Le-, Shivani Herwadkar, Ava Jandu, Davina Liu, Ruhi Sathe, Anusha Prasad, Lian Wang, Garret Chiu, Alexandra Young, Sora Mizutan, Owen Tom and Jimmy Ikeda, Biotechnology Instructor & Internship Coordinator
In 1994 SMUHSD Teacher Ellyn Daugherty designed and implemented the Biotechnology Career Pathway program (BCP), working closely with its Biotech Industry-Education Advisory Committee. SMHS teacher Jimmy Ikeda became the program's lead teacher in 2003 and took over the internship program in 2008.
Each year the internship program prepares students for research and manufacturing positions in academic and industrial biotechnology laboratories. The concepts and skills developed in the internship program prepare students for post-secondary STEM courses and placement in entry-level positions at local biotechnology companies. Beyond laboratory expertise, students gain valuable insight and familiarity with the world of work that facilitates college, career, and life decisions. The internship program is open to any Biotechnology Career Pathway students who have successfully completed at least one year of biotechnology at any of the three campuses (Aragon, Mills, and San Mateo).
SMUHSD - Biotechnology Career Pathway Internship Program 2024 Summer Internship Presentations
This past summer, 50+ SMUHSD students interviewed with Bay Area pharmaceutical, biotech companies, and dental offices, and 13 students obtained internship positions. On August 2nd, Aragon and San Mateo High School students presented what they learned during their eight-week Biotechnology Summer Internships. Each intern had a mentor and training program for the position they accepted.
Thank you to the following companies who provided internships for SMUHSD students:
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Interested in learning more or partnering with SMHS to offer an internship? Contact
Jimmy Ikeda (SMHS) jikeda@smuhsd.org.
Bryan Olney (SMHS) bolney@smuhsd.org
Katie Ward (Aragon) kward@smuhsd.org
Leigh-Anne Ecklund (Aragon) lecklund@smuhsd.org
Johnny Huang (Mills) jhuang@smuhsd.org