Be a part of groundbreaking research happening at the Burke!
Designed for students in grades 9–12, the Burke’s High School Voices in Science Program helps you gain confidence and hands-on experience through work with distinguished UW mentors.
During each session, take a deep dive into a particular STEM field, and work collaboratively towards a final project. Previous program topics have included ichthyology and paleobotany.
Priority acceptance is granted to applicants seeking to develop self-confidence in their STEM skills, and students with limited access to STEM role models and/or science resources.
Burke-ology Winter 2026 Session | Ichthyology
Participants will investigate the Burke’s vast ichthyology collection to see if they can discover a “new” species of fish! Under the guidance of Burke Ichthyology Collections Manager Katherine Maslenikov, participants will learn about fish morphology and traits important for fish identification. They will work in small groups to measure and count key anatomical features, create scientific illustrations of specimens, and share their findings with family, friends, and the public at a STEAM Spotlight Symposium at the Burke Museum.
