What is the best environment to learn science? How do different life science learning models affect a student’s attitude towards research? We argue that a research immersion setting, where pre-college students can experience all aspects of a rigorous research process, facilitates effective learning and fosters early interests and retention in science and research. We assess the impact of our program on students’ problem solving and critical thinking abilities, scientific and analytical literacy, communication, and attitudes towards research. We investigate how the outcome of virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic differs from a combination of virtual and in-person post-COVID program experience.

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