The UMass Amherst Polymer Science and Engineering Department invites high school juniors and seniors to apply for selection into its ASPIRE program.  In this free program, running on 5 consecutive Saturday mornings from January 39, students get hands-on  laboratory experience and study the synthesis, characterization, and engineering of polymers using the Conte Center’s facilities under the guidance of its graduate student mentors.  Applicants must be recommended by a high-school science teacher and submit a waiver (PDF) signed by a legal guardian.  Apply online by November 15.  For further information, contact aspire@mail.pse.umass.edu.