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Boosting Interest in Health Science and STEM
The overarching goal of this project is to increase rural student interest in pursuing a career in the health care professions, and in so doing help address the higher morbidity and mortality in rural communities associated with the shortage of healthcare professionals. To accomplish this, we have developed a transformative educational program for 9th-12th grade students that uses research-based strategies to address the key modifiable barriers that limit rural student interest in and the ability to succeed in health care careers.
Through innovative curriculum, hands-on activities, and challenge-based learning, students will gain awareness of fulfilling careers in the healthcare field. We offer a 5-Day free neuroscience Summer Camp where students will learn about drug use, changes in the brain, how addiction is treated, and interact with CU students, CU faculty, and health care professionals to gain a deeper insight into career pathways. In the Afterschool program students immerse themselves into the role of a healthcare professional and through monthly campus workshops, field trips, and afterschool activities, they will collaborate on authentic solutions to health-related problems.