Seven Blocks

About Me Senior Chemistry with Biochemistry Option Currently doing undergraduate research in Dr. Peters’s Group – NASA Astrobiology Biogeocatalysis Research Center Structural and functional studies of the lower Eukaryotic FeS protein, Nar1 – Why? – Importance of metal cofactors in life President of MSU Mortar Board Passionate about science outreach Plan on going to graduate school

Building a Connection Between Bozeman High and MSU – Use BHS Biomedical Sciences Program – Expand student knowledge of the biomedical field – Impact student readiness for college

Inspiration Greg Forbes Seigman – Volunteered while in college at local elementary schools – Created scholarship funds for Chicago high school students in need

Why Bozeman High Missing Component: Someone to foster my interest in science Symphony Band Marching Band Choir Spanish Club Rotary Interact Club…

“Anything accomplished in life is done with the help of others.”

Biomedical Science at BHS Project Lead the Way – Innovation, Productive Leaders, Meaningful and Pioneering Contributions Biomedical Sciences Program – Four-year commitment for students – Principles of Biomedical Sciences – Human Body Systems – Medical Interventions – Biomedical Intervention

Facilitating a Connection Bozeman High School Montana State University Seven Blocks Relationship with MSU Speakers in Biomedical Careers Interactions between like-minded people

Research on Mentoring Programs CAP/thrive Local and well developed Best practices were challenging National Mentoring Partnership National organization Resources

Mapping the Course 1.Recruit MSU undergrads as mentors – Chemistry, Pre-health, Nursing, Nutrition, Chem E… 2.Applications and Selection – Selection Panel – Types and numbers of matches 3.Mentor/Mentee relationships and events – Objectives – Workshops – Follow-up

The Tipping Point Legalities

A New Approach Pre-Medicine Pre-Dental Chemical Engineering Toxicology Pharmacy

Success!

Are you more aware of the many career options in the biomedical field? Other things learned: How to be a successful college student Opportunities available in college Degree options College student life

Time to Take a Break Dr. Seuss, Oh the Places You’ll Go On and on you will hike and I know you'll hike far and face up to your problems whatever they are. You'll get mixed up, of course, as you already know. You'll get mixed up with many strange birds as you go. So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact and remember that Life's a Great Balancing Act. Just never forget to be dexterous and deft. And never mix up your right foot with your left. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.) KID, YOU'LL MOVE MOUNTAINS!

Thanks! Hughes Scholars Program, MSU – Martha Sellers, Dr. Gwen Jacobs, Kylie Perlinski Bozeman High School – Amy Washtak, director of the Biomedical Sciences Program – Dr. Robert Watson, Principal Dr. Marilyn King, Asst Superintendant Dr. Peters and the Peters Group, MSU