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Summer Research: Policy on Undergraduate Students, High School Students and Non-affiliates Participating in Penn Research
During the summer, many students and people unaffiliated with Penn participate in research in University laboratories. To provide for their safety and to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, the University established the “Policy on Undergraduate Students, High School Students and Non-affiliates Participating in Research in Penn Research Facilities.” This policy was previously published in Almanac on April 22, 2014 and April 21, 2015.
In summary: Principal investigators are responsible for assuring that all students and non-affiliates working in their laboratories are appropriately trained, supervised and comply with the requirements of the policy. Programs for high school students must comply with requirements described in the Vice Provost for University Life current year’s “Special Summer Programs Protocols.” A consent signature sheet must be submitted to the principal investigator/sponsor with signatures from both the high school student and parents.
High school students and undergraduates must attend laboratory safety training offered by the Office of Environmental Health and Radiation Safety (EHRS). Students must register for a class at http://www.ehrs.upenn.edu/resources/training/hsugform.html Check the EHRS website http://www.ehrs.upenn.edu/training/dates/ for training schedules or contact EHRS at (215) 898-4453 to schedule a program for a particular group of students.
Proper attire (long pants, closed-toed shoes, lab coat and safety glasses) must be worn when working in the laboratory.
Please contact EHRS at (215) 898-4453 for additional information.
Related: Policy on Non-affiliates Visiting Penn Research Facilities |
