Argonne ACT-SO High School Research Program
Catalog organization: Argonne National Laboratory African American Employee Resource Group and DuPage County NAACP ACT-SO
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What Is Argonne ACT-SO High School Research Program?
Argonne's current publicly documented high-school research pathway is the ACT-SO High School Research Program, not a general paid "High School Research Aide" appointment. Argonne's current workforce report identifies research aide positions with undergraduate and graduate programs, while high-school students participate in ACT-SO research mentorship, camps and related outreach.
The Argonne ACT-SO program is managed by Argonne's African American Employee Resource Group in collaboration with DuPage County NAACP ACT-SO. It is designed for Black and African-American high-school students in the Chicago area. Students enroll in the local ACT-SO program, choose a STEM category, develop a student-driven research question and work with an Argonne or partner mentor for about six months. Fields include architecture, biology, chemistry, computer science/AI, earth and space science, engineering, mathematics, medicine and health, and physics.
Argonne ACT-SO High School Research Program Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | Varies — see Cost and funding |
|---|---|
| Format | Hybrid |
| Eligibility | Grades 9–12 |
| Application deadline | Dates not announced |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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How to Apply to Argonne ACT-SO High School Research Program
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