Iris Research
IRIS (Internships and Research for Inquisitive Students)
About
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is undoubtedly the force that progresses our society. A STEM education offers numerous benefits, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills and promoting innovation and creativity. Some of us may grow up with STEM exposure, access and opportunities because of neighbors, schools, and proximity to universities and tech hubs.
Unfortunately, the reality is that many interested students never have exposure to any university-level research lab, not to mention gaining the opportunity to perform research at any university during their high school years.
Mission
IRIS partners with professors at UC Berkeley, UC San Francisco, and Stanford University to provide exposure to world-class institutions for motivated students who want to pursue science engagingly by providing them with lab tours, lab skills training, and internship matching.
Vision
Our vision is to create a world where all students, especially those from low-access communities, can have exposure to a world-class research environment and access to opportunities.
