UTMB Office of Educational Outreach

Saturday Biomedical Science Academy for 4th-6th grade students

The Saturday Biomedical Science Academy is offered by Educational Outreach in collaboration with the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences in the School of Allied Health Sciences. The goal of this program is to provide students with an enrichment experience to:

1. Provide access to a wealth of basic research and clinical science information through hands-on experiences in chemistry, physics, and biology
2. Stimulate student interest and enhance scientific knowledge
3. Learn how creative, fun, and relevant science can be to everyday life.

It is particularly important to target this program to this age group since studies have shown that student interest in science, especially in girls, significantly diminishes during these years. Thus, it is critical to provide enrichment opportunities to inspire these students to consider pursuing future science-related careers.

Some activities include:

Building model jet engines
Exploring balloon rockets
Creating and flying loop airplanes
Constructing terrariums and terraqua columns

All students are eligible to apply for program participation that are currently in the 4th-6th grade students in public and private schools.

The Fall session (October-December) is available to Galveston residents.

The Spring session (March-April-not scheduled for Spring 2007) is available to Mainland residents in La Marque, Texas City, Santa Fe, Hitchcock and Dickinson.

Cost:

Free!
Class size is limited.

How to apply?

Complete and submit the applications forms by March 10, 2008 by fax or mail. Forms must be completed in ink or typed.

Register here (; 59 KB)
Waiver Memo (; 31 KB)
Supplemental Information Survey (; 15 KB)