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Pre-College Students and Minors
For pre-college students who are interested in research and/or other campus
opportunities, the UW
Outreach K-12 Resource Guide 
is an excellent resource.
Under University and Washington State law a minor student is not permitted to work with hazardous substances. This includes:
Minors ages 14-17 in the laboratory for purposes of education, as volunteer workers, or as employees may not be exposed to agents that pose higher health risks. These risks include such materials as human body fluids, radioactive and hazardous substances, or jobs requiring personal protective equipment other than gloves, boots, eye protection or hard hats (for more information, refer to http://www.uwworksafe.com
Human Resources's Employment of Minors Website which outlines the requirements for hiring minors.
http://www.washington.edu
The UW Administrative Policy Statements 10.9 Visitors and Children in UW Labs and Shops
http://www.washington.edu
Note: Students who are under the age of 18 must fill out the Parental Consent Form to be employed by the University of Washington as a researcher. This applies to all research opportunities.
