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Michelle S. Johnson; Kathy C. Haynie; Lalita A. Shevde; J. Michael Wyss – Journal of STEM Outreach, 2025
A lack of academic and social readiness limits the successful transition to high school and college for many students from populations historically underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and historically underrepresented groups in biomedical careers (HUG). Also, many families from underrepresented groups share little…
Descriptors: Secondary School Science, Biology, Research Training, Disproportionate Representation
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Hanley, Carol D.; Prichard, Chris; Vanderford, Nathan L. – Journal of STEM Outreach, 2022
Kentucky ranks first in the nation in cancer incidence and mortality. The Appalachian region of the state experiences the highest cancer disparities due to inequities in many social determinants of health as well as poor health behaviors. As a strategy for addressing cancer and education disparities in the region, the Appalachian Career Training…
Descriptors: High School Students, Oncology, Medical Research, Outreach Programs
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Junk, Damian J.; Berger, Nathan A. – Journal of STEM Outreach, 2022
The Youth Enjoy Science -Teach To Beat Cancer program funded by the National Cancer Institute utilizes the resources of the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and Case Comprehensive Cancer Center to provide experiences and training for grade 6-12 teachers so that they are expertly equipped to develop curricular approaches to take…
Descriptors: Cancer, Secondary School Teachers, Science Education, Oncology