A METEOR summer means…
…researching
Contribute to real-world lab and clinical neuroscience research at Children’s National Hospital under the guidance of a mentor.
Get paired with a mentor and their lab at Children’s National.
A METEOR student and his mentor (2026).
Conduct research throughout the summer.
A METEOR student at the end-of-summer research poster session with her research poster (2025).
Present your research to faculty, peers, and family.
A METEOR student at the end-of-summer research presentation session with his mentor and METEOR program PIs (2026).
…learning
Gain exposure to medicine, science, and healthcare careers.
Shadow physicians and other healthcare professionals at Children’s National Hospital.
METEOR students prepared to shadow a neurosurgery procedure in the operating room (2025).
Participate in supplemental learning experiences both inside and outside of the hospital.
METEOR students learn about maintaining an airway from an emergency room physician at the George Washington University Clinical Learning & Simulation Skills Center (2026).
Listen to different healthcare professionals speak about their careers and professional paths.
Healthcare professionals speak to METEOR students during a career panel (2026).
…connecting
Enjoy community-building experiences, special events, and summertime traditions.
Connect with your fellow METEOR students through team-building activities.
METEOR students share a bonding moment during a neuroscience lecture (2026).
Interact with pediatric patients during Family Learning Events and Camp Accomplish.
METEOR students help pediatric patients and their families learn about the brain at a Family Learning Event (2026).
Embrace summertime fun through community-building events such as sporting events.
Selfie time! A METEOR student and his mentor spend quality time together at a Washington Nationals baseball game outing (2026).