DCEG and DCCPS volunteers for High School Scientific Training and Enrichment Program
, by DCEG Staff
This summer, staff and fellows from DCEG and DCCPS taught students enrolled in the NIH High School Scientific Training and Enrichment Program (Hi-STEP) about vaccines and coached them through the making of a public health campaign video on a vaccine of their choice. The 25 students graduated from the program on August 9, 2018, with invaluable experiences, established relationships with mentors at the NIH, and deepened interest in biomedical careers as well as in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Medicine (STEM-M).
DCEG and DCCPS staff and fellows included: Maura Kate Costello, Rebecca Ehrenkranz, Jackie Lavigne, Ka Lai Lou, Rebecca Ilene Mintz, Youjin Wang, and Diane Wigfield.
Every year, the NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education selects a diverse group of talented high school students from the District of Columbia metro area to participate in Hi-STEP. The goal of the program is to diversify and expand the pipeline for training in biomedicine and healthcare by providing opportunities for individuals from schools with a large population of financially-disadvantaged students.
Hi-STEP participants take part in a seven-week, full-time summer internship located on the main NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. Students explore the breadth of the scientific enterprise, the importance of biomedical research, and many STEM-M careers. They participate in workshops, lectures, and hands-on activities designed to prepare them for college and career readiness. Read more about Hi-STEP.