Toxic Detectives

About Toxic Detectives

Toxic Detectives is a week-long summer program for middle school students (grades 6-8) that introduces students to the field of environmental health and toxicology. This program allows students to make real-world connections to their environment through various hands-on science experiments, research laboratory tours, and STEM professional guest speakers. In addition, students will get the chance to explore the University of Arizona campus as well as attend some off-campus field trips. The program ends with a final showcase event on the last day where students give an oral presentation on a toxin of their choice.

Toxic Detectives aims to instill confidence in students of their ability to pursue a science academic or career path.

Program Dates & Times

2025 Summer Dates TBA

Eligibility 

Any student entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in Fall 2025. 
For more information about registration, click here.

Program cost

$225 per student*. Financial assistance is available as well as a University of Arizona employee discount.
*Free or reduced cost for eligible families. For more information about financial assistance please click here.

Location

The University of Arizona, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy
Building: Roy P. Drachman Hall (1295 N Martin Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721)