Project SEED

Aims of Project SEED

Project SEED provides high school students from economically disadvantaged circumstances with paid summer chemistry research experiences at local institutions.

This program is organized by the American Chemical Society at the national level, but the Chicago ACS does the heavy lifting to connect students with research labs and providing their funding.

For many years, the Chicago ACS has sponsored between two and five high school students as researchers in university laboratories. To participate, please contact Raelynn Miller, Chair of the Chicago ACS Project SEED committee: raelynn.miller-at-honeywell.com

Project SEED Internships

Summer 2026:  Total of three Internship positions at University of Chicago and DePaul University this summer! Please see the national website to apply now for these or for virtual options. https://www.acs.org/education/students/highschool/seed/apply.html

Project SEED Subcommittee
PROJECT SEED COMMITTEE identifies interested low-income and/or minority high school junior and senior students who are interested in participating in a paid summer research experience with  a college or university faculty member.  It supports financial and logistical concerns for the student/ faculty relationships and communicating  relevant program information to the national ACS organization.  The committee is also responsible for distributing Project SEED awards to support the internships.
Project SEED Committee Chair Anita Mehta	Project SEED Committee Chair Raelynn Miller