The overall goal of this contract is to encourage under-represented minority and/or underserved youth (incoming 10th grade students with a demonstrated interest in science and/or mathematics) to select careers in science, mathematics, and/or research; and to broaden and enrich the students' science, research and sociocultural backgrounds. In order to achieve these goals, the contractor shall furnish the necessary services, qualified personnel, materials, equipment, and facilities (including handicapped) to conduct a regional summer, residential Science Enrichment Program (SEP) to be initiated during the summer of 1992. A variety of activities will occur during this program--such as, science-oriented curriculum; special events/seminars; field trips; tracking of students; and evaluation.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Division of Cancer Prevention And Control (NCI)
Type
Research and Development Contracts (N01)
Project #
N01CN025473-009
Application #
3701237
Study Section
Project Start
1992-05-15
Project End
1997-05-14
Budget Start
1996-05-15
Budget End
1997-05-14
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1996
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Southern California
Department
Type
DUNS #
041544081
City
Los Angeles
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
90089