The Aspiring Scholars Directed Research Program (ASDRP) is a nonprofit, private research institution in Fremont, California.
ASDRP is the premier pre-collegiate research & development institution. We mentor high school students - budding scientists in 9th through 12th grade - who come from every corner of the greater Bay Area, California, across the United States, and around the world.
We are run by a consortium of highly skilled scientists, engineers, and researchers with years of academic and industry experience.
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ASDRP pushes forward the current frontiers in biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, psychology, medicine, engineering, and more.
Meet our leadership team and some of our faculty members here.
ASDRP is now working on our End of Year 2024 Donation Drive. Take advantage of your company donation matching policy before the 2024 benefits expire!
Contact us if you have any questions or need assistance with your donation: david.linnevers@asdpr.org
Colloquia
Every Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Colloquia are public events, and anyone can join. This event is mandatory for ASDRP Researchers
Click here to learn how to participate
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UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL
Applications are competitive, but we aren't necessarily looking for simply "straight-A's" or a particular grade point average.
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We seek student researchers who are passionate, who are unafraid of a steep learning curve, and who want to be involved in real science with real impact on society.
ASDRP performs research year-round, prospective applicants
must apply before the posted deadlines in Applications.
As in any other R&D establishment, we publish papers, present work at conferences, and generate intellectual property. Check out some of our latest preprints, publications, and conference proceedings here.
ASPIRE TO INSPIRE
Our scientists are involved in developing novel therapies against cancer, using data science to understand the impact of climate change on society, synthesizing the next generation of antibiotics, developing machine learning platforms for drug discovery, understanding mechanisms of memory acquisition, probing the universe for ultrafast radio burst signals, and much, much more.
RESEARCH
Our investigators and student researchers strive to cause impact in fields ranging from cancer biology, drug discovery, and computer-guided drug design to radioastronomy, machine learning, psychology, and urban sustainability.
Spring 2025 Ongoing Events
Tuesdays
7:00-8:30 PM
COLLOQUIA
WEEKLY & MANDATORY
Tuesday's and held every week, senior researchers in each department at ASDRP give public seminars presenting the current state of the field and disseminating how their research at ASDRP fits into the broader context of the frontiers of modern science and engineering. Colloquia are public events, and anyone can join.
Click here for the current Colloquia Website
Spring 2025 Dates - Every Tuesday
- Jan 21
- Jan 28
- Feb 4
- Feb 11
- Feb 18
- Feb 25
- Mar 4
- Mar 11
- Mar 25
- Apr 2
- Apr 8
- Apr 15
- Apr 22
- Apr 29
- May 6
- May 13
- May 20
Wednesdays
6:30-7:15 PM
PARENT FIRESIDE CHAT
BI-WEEKLY
Held every other Wednesday, the ASDRP Parent Fireside Chat is our way of keeping you informed, providing updates, and helping you and your researcher get acclimated to everything ASDRP. Check your email for the zoom link and topics for the meets.
Spring 2025 - Wednesdays (Bi-weekly)
- Jan 29
- Feb 12
- Feb 26
- Mar 12
- Mar 26
- Apr 9
- Apr 23
- May 7
- May 21
Saturday
10:00-11:30 AM
RESEARCH 101
WEEKLY AND MANDATORY
Held Weekly, ASDRP Research 101provide you with knowledge, skill, and tools to make you a well-rounded, productive, and successful researcher. Check your email for the zoom link and topics we will cover during the Research 101 Seminars.
Spring 2025 Dates (Saturday's)
- Jan 25
- Feb 1
- Feb 9
- Feb 15
- Feb 22
- Mar 1
- Mar 8
- Mar 15
- Mar 29
- Apr 5