We would also like to target disadvantaged and minority students. The options available include the Timilty Program, the ProTech program, NSC Summer Student Program, and individual school visitations. The Timilty and ProTech programs are run by the hospital and involve mentoring students to encourage interest in science. The Timilty program is done yearly to mentor a student from the Timilty School in Roxbury and aid in developing a science fair project. The NSC Summer student program is funded yearly to enable younger Investigators to hire summer help.
Special consideration is given to minority students.
Details about this program will be in the next issue. Finally, visits to local high schools followed by a tour of the lab the next day have been very successful for the Neurogenetics Unit. The feedback from the teachers and students has been overwhelmingly positive. I strongly encourage every Investigator to become involved in one of these program. Heather is available to discuss her experiences or help in arranging your involvement.