The successful science adventures encountered in the aka Science classes leave the children confident in the belief that they can learn science. This empowerment sets the stage for future advanced scientific study. Young people's understanding of the importance of science and technology in today's world is critical to their future success. With aka Science the fun and fascination of science dispel the myth that science is difficult and uninteresting, thus encouraging a continuing interest in science. Columbia Willamette AHEC provides administrative, operational and training support for the program.
Parents support the program through student fees.
And our generous corporate, organizational and individual sponsors assure that aka Science is available to any interested student, regardless of financial situation. One of our goals is to increase the numbers of health care professionals now and in the future. Many of these professions are of a technical nature, making a science background necessary to train for these jobs. If the students of today are to become the nurses, surgeons, x-ray technicians and dentists of tomorrow, they need to become science confident today. We believe the aka Science program provides that confidence.