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To celebrate 100 years of the JAX Summer Student Program, we are compiling a history of SSP from the perspective of alumni! We want to hear all about what SSP meant to you and the impact of your experience.

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JAX SSP Alumni 100 Year Anniversary LogoWe are so excited to celebrate 100 years of the JAX Summer Student Program in 2024! To commemorate a century of discoveries, we will be hosting on-site, virtual and hybrid celebrations throughout the year.

Join us in Bar Harbor from Tuesday July 9th through Thursday July 11th for a Highseas Homecoming, a tour of the lab, a networking lunch and more!

Can’t make it to Bar Harbor? Join us for one of our virtual homecoming events, Summer of (Re)Discovery on June 11th or July 18th, or for our hybrid Forum for Discovery event on July 10th.

To stay up to date with 100th anniversary programming and other engagement opportunities, please share your updated contact information.

Register here for Summer of (Re)Discovery: a virtual homecoming

Join us on Zoom for a chance to connect with fellow alumni, hear from a current summer student and share your favorite memories. 

Tuesday, June 11th     |     2-3 p.m. EST (11 a.m.-12 p.m. PST) OR

Thursday, July 18th     |     6-7 p.m. EST (3-4 p.m. PST)

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Register here for the 100th anniversary celebration in Bar Harbor (July 9-11)

Join us in Bar Harbor for a special three-day program at the Laboratory, including a lobster boat ride, lab tour, networking lunch with SSP c/o 2024 and more.

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Visit JAX’s online archive Mouseion to find an abstract of Summer Student reports. If you would like access to the full report, please reach out to AG Barry, assistant director of stewardship and alumni engagement.

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Questions?

This page is your primary resource for all Summer Student Program alumni related activities and engagement opportunities. Check back regularly for updates and reach out to alumni@jax.org with any questions!