For the first two weeks of the program, participants will attend morning lectures given by UC Davis Faculty. The lecture series is designed to reinforce foundational concepts, introduce participants to different research fields and paths, and prepare them for university-level classes through note taking, pre-lecture readings, and assessments.

Examples of Past Lecture Topics 

• Dr. Robert Kimsey – Forensic Entomology
• Dr. Paul Hagerman – The Fragile X Disorders
• Dr. Kenneth Shackel – Plants and water
• Dr. Debbie Fetter – Nutrition
• Mini Coding Course
• Tours of the College of Agricultural & Environmental Science Research Facilities