High School Summer Research Institute for Underrepresented Students
The summer research program is designed to increase the number of ethnic minorities who are involved in bio-medical research. Currently, there is a shortage of minorities (Hispanic/Latino, African American, Native American, Asian, Pacific Islanders, and Alaskan Native population) in this field. As a result, critical insights and perspectives are lacking in the development, implementation and evaluation of a growing and important field; Biomedical Research.
This program will provide five high school students with the opportunity to participate in a summer research experience at a bio-medical facility at Creighton University. Each student is paired with a mentor/faculty researcher. The students work with the mentor/faculty researcher on a specific bio-medical research project.
The 8-week program provides the students with real experiences including opportunities to:
- Learn what bio-medical research is by being actively involved in a project.
- Be a member of a team.
- Understand collective responsibility.
- And visit the National Institute of Health and Washington D.C.