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Hanley, Carol D.; Prichard, Chris; Vanderford, Nathan L. – Journal of STEM Outreach, 2022
Kentucky ranks first in the nation in cancer incidence and mortality. The Appalachian region of the state experiences the highest cancer disparities due to inequities in many social determinants of health as well as poor health behaviors. As a strategy for addressing cancer and education disparities in the region, the Appalachian Career Training…
Descriptors: High School Students, Oncology, Medical Research, Outreach Programs
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Bowling, Kristi G.; Miller, Leslie M.; Patel, Ruchita; Bass, Kristin M. – Electronic Journal of Science Education, 2017
"Virtual Clinical Trials" simulations were designed to highlight neuroscience research and reinforce experimental design through the recreation of published clinical trials. This paper reports the effectiveness of "Virtual Clinical Trials" simulations in improving knowledge of concepts related to the experimental design process…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Neurosciences, Knowledge Level, High School Students
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Mingueneau, M.; Chaix, A.; Scotti, N.; Chaix, J.; Reynders, A.; Hammond, C.; Thimonier, J. – Advances in Physiology Education, 2015
In the present article, we describe a 3-day experimental workshop on type I diabetes aimed at helping high school students to understand how fundamental research on glycemia regulation contributes to the development of scientific knowledge and therapeutic strategies. The workshop engaged students in open-ended investigations and guided…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Diabetes, Workshops, High School Students