The program is illustrated in coloring books that introduce younger Native American children to the possibility of pursuing medical careers. Reaching students before they become turned off to science is also the goal behind a second HHMI-funded program at the University of North Dakota. They first do hands-on activities with faculty members and graduate student volunteers. Then they undertake their own investigations. But its organizers are videotaping the activities to determine what works.
Students also complete evaluations, and their performance is tracked after the summer ends.
So far, the reviews have been glowing. But I had fun doing all of it.