Innovators of the Future: Youth Science Module

Grant Project Details:

Awardee:
Anna Wirta Kosobuski, EdD
Timeframe:
2016-2017
Location:
University of Minnesota - Duluth | Duluth, MN
Amount:
$3,962
Status:
Complete
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Grant Location

University of Minnesota - Duluth
1049 University Dr
Duluth, MN 55812

Grant Description

Innovators of the Future: Youth Science Program is part of a comprehensive pipeline that encourages Native Americans to pursue science, research, and regenerative medicine careers. This program provides Native American 7th-12th grade youth a 4-hr block of science and regenerative medicine classroom and hands-on lab activities during Center of American Indian and Minority Health on-campus residential summer programs at the U of MN Medical School Duluth. The program also includes science, research, and regenerative medicine outreach to Native American students in the Duluth Public Schools.

See Poster on Program Outcome

Cell Biology activity for Youth Science Program.

 

Collecting cells to study begins with a simple cheek swab.

Students swabbing for cell samples

 

Cells are carefully stored in a tube or placed on a slide.

Cells are carefully placed on a slide.

 

And students can study the primary building block of life...cells.

Cells are examined under a microscope