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| New Jersey Commission on Higher Education | ||
| | The NJMS Smart Initiative - Science, Math, and Related Topics |
| | (UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School) |
| | Program began: 1995 - Students enrolled: 150 - Sponsored by: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School |
| Contact Information: |
| | Kathy Ann Duncan, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor |
| | 185 S. Orange Ave. |
| | Newark, NJ 07103 |
| | Phone: (973) 972-5245 |
| | Email: duncanks@umdnj.edu |
| | Web site: http://www.umdnj.edu/smartweb |
| Program Description: |
| | The mission of the SMART Program is to increase the awareness and interest of traditionally underrepresented |
| | minorities in science and health-related careers. The program offers students a chance to practice and develop |
| | "high order" thinking skills and the domain-independent competencies necessary for academic and workplace |
| | success. The program, designed for students grades 8th through 12th, is a set of precollege activities, including |
| | leadership training, problem solving, math and computer classes, college tours, and oral and written presentations. |
| | The students spend their time not only learning but having fun. |
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| | NJMS SMART Initiatives include: |
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| | BIOTREK: The Way to Go! - A program that explores human biology. Sample topics: body systems, muscles and |
| | bones, physics of motion, respiration, and injury prevention. Math, computers, and lots of field trips are also included. |
| | Applicants must currently be in 7th grade. |
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| | Fantastic Voyage - A program of scientific discovery. Sample topics: flight, sound, circulatory system, growth rates, |
| | ratios and proportions, tables and graphs. Math, computers, and lots of field trips are also included. Applicants must |
| | currently be in 8th grade. |
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| | EnviroQUEST - Explore connections between health, science, and environment. Emphasis on laboratory and |
| | research skills. Sample topics: bacteria, water, lead, poisons, radioactivity. Lots of field trips are also included. |
| | Applicants must currently be in 9th grade. |
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| | Mission: Health - Learn what becoming a health professional involves. Emphasis on community service and case- |
| | based learning where students work in small groups with medical students from UMDNJ to discuss health-related |
| | topics. Applicants must currently be in 10th grade. |
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| | Biomedical & Health/AP Sciences Research Apprenticeships - Participants work with professionals in classroom, |
| | clinical and/or research settings. AP science courses, SAT prep, college tours, college counseling, and lectures by |
| | health professionals are also offered. Applicants must currently be in 11th grade. |
| Location of Program Services: |
| | College campus |
| Sources of students served by the program: |
| | Typical Grade Level(s) on Entry: 8th grade |
| | School District: Newark, East Orange, Irvington |
| | County or City Served: Essex County |
| | Region served: Northern NJ |
| Program Services (Academic): |
| | Computer |
| | Accelerated |
| | Reading/Writing |
| | Math/Science |
| | Critical Thinking |
| Program Services (Other): |
| | Social Skills |
| | Visits/Tours |
| | Fairs |
| | Awareness |
| | Career Counseling |
| | Mentoring |
| | Cultural Activities |
| Program Operation: |
| | Program Cycle (Summer or Academic): Both |
| | On Weekends |
| Special populations targeted by the program: |
| | Low income |
| | Academic Performance - Low - Mid |
| | High School Students |
| | Middle School Students |
| | Minorities |
| | First Generation |
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