The University of Utah School of Medicine (UUSM) and College of Pharmacy, in conjunction with the Utah State Office of Education, proposes a summer research program for twelve disadvantaged high school students; two pre-service and six in-service science teachers with a demonstrated interest in working with students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The goal of this program is to increase the visibility, interest, and quality of opportunities for disadvantaged students, and strengthen the relationship between the institution and participating schools. This would be accomplished by developing mentoring relationships between faculty, teachers, and students, which could ultimately result in a greater number of disadvantaged students entering Utah's health-care work force.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
Education Projects (R25)
Project #
5R25RR011516-03
Application #
2883758
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRR1-K-12-4 (01))
Project Start
1997-04-01
Project End
2001-02-28
Budget Start
1999-03-01
Budget End
2001-02-28
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
1999
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Utah
Department
Pathology
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
City
Salt Lake City
State
UT
Country
United States
Zip Code
84112
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