SCIENCE EXPOSURE AND CAREER EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES

• We offer five different activities: Ecology, Forensics, Homeostasis, Neuroscience, and Microbiology/Immunology
• Activities typically take approximately one to one and a half hours to complete with students
• Most activities are geared towards 3rd - 6th grade, but some can be modified for high schoolers
• Volunteers (researchers from CU AMC) and all materials are provided by YHS for any school visit, for no additional cost
• We need at least one month's advanced notice to schedule a school visit

For more information about YHS, who we are, and our activities, please visit our website.

For any additional questions, feel free to email us at younghands@ucdenver.edu

• TLaS works with schools who have a combined free and reduced lunch percentage of 60% or higher and/or serve 60% or more students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in science
• TLaS activities typically take place once per week after school for 4 - 8 weeks
• TLaS activities are appropriate for *3rd - 5th graders (*upon request and with extra time, TLaS could work with your school to tailor activities to a younger audience or to middle schoolers)
  
• If you are interested in a one-off activity, TLaS can arrange for a "meet the scientist" question and answer panel
• All TLaS activities are offered free of charge for qualifying schools
• We require at least one month's advanced notice notice to schedule any of our activities and/or after-school program (plus extra time for special requests)

For more information about TLaS, who we are, and our activities, please visit our website.

For any additional questions, feel free to email us at thinkscientist@gmail.com.

Program Description

(Cooking Demonstration)

Interested in a quick activity for your students where they will learn about cooking, nutrition, and what it's like to be a Registered Dietitian?  If so, you might be interested in attending one of the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center's virtual or in-person cooking demonstrations taught by their Culinary Educators.  Topics for this activity may include:

• All About Eggs
• Rethink Your Drink: Hydration and Smoothies
• Pack a Better Snack: Power Snacks
• The Science of Taste

• Cooking demonstrations can either be 30 or 60 minutes long.
• The cost for this activity is $250*.
• Groups of up to 40 participants can be accommodated for virtual classes.
• Group sizes vary depending on the length and setup for in-person activities.
• These demonstrations are appropriate for middle and high school students.
• These demonstrations can be scheduled Tuesday - Friday between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• When requesting this activity, at least four weeks advanced notice is required for planning purposes.

*Price reductions and scholarships may be available on a case-by-case basis for qualifying schools.  If you are interested in this activity but the cost is a barrier, please reach out to Tessa Carlson at tessa.carlson@cuanschutz.edu to inquire about financial assistance.

Program Description

(Learn About Cancer Day)

Learn About Cancer Day is a day-long seminar that includes a tour of a research laboratory at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The goal of Learn About Cancer Day is to ignite students' interest in biomedical fields, specifically cancer-related research, and to increase community awareness of the University of Colorado Cancer Center's capabilities as a research and therapeutic center.

Participants are exposed to short lectures on multiple aspects of cancer such as biological mechanisms, prevention, epidemiology, methods of diagnosis and staging, including profiling, bioinformatics, and types of therapy.

Interspersed with the lectures, small groups of students tour scheduled research labs to speak one-on-one to technicians, graduate students, or faculty members for one hour. 

• The event serves high school students from the Denver Metropolitan area.
• Learn About Cancer Day is offered to approximately 100 students.
• The event is typically held in February each year; the date for 2023 has not yet been announced.
• There is no cost to participate.

Program Description

(C2R2 Cancer Center Research Rangers)

• This program is designed for middle school students.
• We can accommodate group sizes of up to 25.
• There is no cost to participate.

Program Description

(C2S2 Cancer Center Student Symposium)

• This series is geared towards high school students and teachers with some foundational knowledge of biology.
• The talks are held on the second Thursday of each month, October - April from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• You can register to receive the monthly Zoom links here.
• There is no cost to participate.

• This program takes place on select Thursdays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (5 hours total)
• This program is ideal for high school students
• We can accommodate group sizes no smaller than 20 and no larger than 30
• The *cost for the program is $500 plus a $15 per student fee (financial assistance is available for Title I schools)

• Program is suited for middle and high school students with priority being given to Aurora and Denver Public Schools
• Activities include hands-on components, anatomy education, and time spent in our plastination lab

• Learn more about our lab here
• Fill out the form on this page to request a visit to our space

• This program is appropriate for high school and undergraduate student groups
• Group sizes need to be limited to 15 students and one chaperone

• To request a visit to the CAPE, fill out this form

Program Description

This immersive program invites high school students to the Anschutz Medical Campus, where you'll step into the shoes of a dentist for the day!

Hands-on Dental Activities :

• Impressions : Try your hand at creating dental impressions, a critical skill for any dentist. You'll learn how to capture precise molds of teeth & walk away with your own cast.
• VR Drilling : Experience the thrill of drilling on virtual teeth! Using cutting-edge technology, your students will have the opportunity to practice essential dental procedures in our VR space.
• Clinical Tour:  See where future dentists train, learn, and get a sense of the fast-paced, rewarding world of dentistry.

• These visits serve high school students interested in medicine.
• We can only schedule these visits in the spring semester.
• We can accommodate up to 30 students.
• There is no cost to participate.

Schedule a visit by contacting us at althea.reutzel@cuanschutz.edu

PreHealth Day is a great way to learn about the health sciences programs offered at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus.  Hear from admissions specialists, attend helpful workshops, and engage with current students to get all your questions answered.

This year's event will take place Saturday, October 4, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

• PreHealth Day is an annual event that takes place every fall on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus
• This event is appropriate for undergraduate and graduate level students who are interested in a career in the health sciences

• This event is for rising high school freshmen (those just entering high school) to rising college freshmen (those who have just finished high school)
• This event is typically held each June and registration opens in May

• Mini Med sessions are offered from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. one night weekly for four weeks in the fall semester and four weeks in the spring semester
• Sessions can be attended in-person at CU Anschutz or online
• There is no cost to attend Mini Med School

• Volunteers play an extremely important role at UCHealth. They impact the lives of those we serve through extraordinary care and support to patients, family members, guests, staff and fellow volunteers. Our volunteers find challenging, enjoyable activities that satisfy and enhance their desire to serve. They also provide a personal touch that enriches the hospital experience.
• Our Shadowing/Clinical Observership program builds on UCHealth’s desire to educate future clinical, administrative and research leaders. This opportunity facilitates knowledge sharing in a variety of areas in addition to demonstrating quality and innovation in healthcare. Shadowing/Clinical Observership opportunities provide important learning for both professionals and students.

• Volunteering age limits vary by facility, with a minimum age ranging from 14-18 years or older. Please refer to each hospital for their specific requirements.
• Shadowing/Observership opportunities are educational only, provide no hands-on experience and are available to anyone 18 years of age or older.Shadowing is limited to 12 hours within a 12-month period, while observerships can last up to 30 days. There are additional qualifications to be approved for this learning opportunity.
• Before applying for shadowing/observership, have your Sponsor lined up. To find a sponsor, applicants can visit www.UCHealth.org, click on the “Doctors” tab at the top of the page, and search for a doctor by location or specialty. Contacting a doctor directly is the best way to ask about shadowing, and they can assign a Sponsor. 

For more information about volunteering and shadowing/clinical observation please visit our website.