Shoals Marine Laboratory, operated by Cornell University and the University of New Hampshire, offers immersive summer courses for high school students on Appledore Island, Maine. These unique pre-college programs turn curious learners into young scientists through fieldwork, lab activities, and direct interaction with marine environments.
Courses on offer range from 1-2 weeks and include subjects like marine biology, environmental science, and shark and ray body structure. With a low student-to-faculty ratio, students receive close mentorship from Cornell professors and gain college credit on an official Cornell transcript. The island setting provides an unparalleled living laboratory where students study marine life, explore coastal habitats, and engage in authentic scientific inquiry.
