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Horizons Quest

High School Internship Program

A STEMPeers® Initiative

Inspiring Innovation,

Empowering Tomorrow

Who are we?

Horizons Quest is an initiative started by STEMPeers, one of the world’s largest network of STEM professionals redefining resources, connecting with others and helping them in their journey.

Horizons Quest vision is to provide high quality and unparalleled experience to high schoolers interested in exploring or pursuing careers in STEM. Our mentors focus on the journey of learning. 

Our Four Pillars

Built by STEM professionals, Horizons Quest offers more than mentorship — we offer a launchpad. These are the four pillars at the heart of every intern's journey.

🛠️ Real-World Experience

What it means: Students work with mentors who are actively working in STEM — not just teaching it.
What they do: Collaborate on real projects, learn the tools and mindsets used by scientists and engineers today.
Why it matters: Students don’t just learn about STEM — they do STEM.

💬 Confidence Through Mentorship

What it means: Mentors guide students step-by-step, helping them shape ideas and build confidence.
What they do: Encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and self-belief in every phase of the project.
Why it matters: Confidence builds when students are heard, supported, and challenged in the right way.

🌍 Exposure to STEM Pathways

What it means: Students gain visibility into various fields — from AI to biology to science communication and more.
What they do: Read articles, explore different STEM areas, and broaden their view of what’s possible.
Why it matters: Exposure leads to informed decisions, curiosity, and ambition.

🧾 Resume-Ready Achievements

What it means: Students complete and present meaningful projects.
What they do: Present at showcases or continue the work to be presented at school science fairs, submitted to journals or publish on our online blog. Why it matters: Real results mean real value on college applications, future internship opportunities, and beyond.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM

Testimonials

  • My work with Dr. Tewari and Dr. Ghosh was excellent and provided me a platform to provide educational material, which is a passion of mine. The experience was invaluable for someone getting into STEM, and is something I would love to see repeated with more intensity for others going through late high school and early college. Experience with real-world scientific writing, educational content, and scientific analysis all were excellent in shaping my time in college, and are essential elements of any scientist's toolkit.

    Rakhtim Basu,  John Hopkins University ‘26 (Masters in Biotechnology)

  • My internship with StemPeers was an incredible experience that introduced me to the intersection of the finance and biotechnology sectors. Under the mentorship of Dr. Ananda Ghosh, I conducted market and landscape analyses of pharmaceutical companies developing anti-obesity drugs. I delved into the biology behind these drugs and learned how investors assess and compare new treatments to existing ones to evaluate the investment potential of pharmaceutical companies. This internship has given me much-needed real-world exposure to the financial and business aspects of drug development, while also improving my understanding of biological concepts. These insights have not only broadened my perspective but also helped me refine my career goals. I am thankful to StemPeers for this unique and impactful experience.

    Udayan Basu, Sophomore, High School

  • I thought it was an interesting experience, learning about how to interpret papers and make it more digestible, a skill that's important for anyone in science, and it's a skill I use frequently in college”.

    Srikar Siripuram, Rice University ’26 (Neuroscience)

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