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If you want to get involved with fellow MSK postdocs in outreach activities, please email pda@mskcc.org to find out what current initiatives they are participating in.

NYAS (The New York Academy of Sciences)

1000 girls, 1000 futures

Highschool girls 13-19
paired with female STEM mentor 1:1
activities throughout the year
online platform to interact

Afterschool STEM mentoring program

Weekly over the course of school year (October-March)
Team of 2
Mentors receive some pedagogical training
Together with Department of Youth and Community Development

Family Science Night

Usually on a night when the school has already sth. planned like PTA meeting
Coordinate with CUNO or the MiNDS team at Sinai
Hands-on experience with family

Next Scholars program

pairs female STEM mentors with female college students 1:1
network and professional development

Scientist-in-residence program

pairs STEM mentor with teacher
plan and carry out real research program with at least 1 class
act as scientific adviser and help communicate scientific method, data presentation etc.

Global STEM Alliance - The Junior Academy

High school kids from around the world
networking, learning platform
innovation challenges, research experiences

CUNO (Columbia University Neuroscience Outreach)

Classroom workshops (K-12)

New York City Brain Bee

live competitions tests your neuroscience knowledge
this is the regional branch of the national Brain Bee organized by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiative during Brain Awareness Week
winners of regional Bees go to national Bee

Biobus

BioBus Volunteer

Bus equipped with microscopes and goes to schools and events to engage kids Info

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Rockefeller University Outreach (RockEdu)

Aimed at Rockefeller students but they appreciate help from others

LAB (learning at the bench) Afterschool program

whole school year
at RU outreach lab

LAB Experiences

1 day courses for middle to high school students at the RU outreach lab
always looking for volunteers for full or half-days

LAB out loud lecture series

0-45 min talk + Q&A
Also ask for other scientist to be around later during a "networking session"

Science Saturday

one full Saturday/year
volunteers help out or even design a learning station for kids 5-13 yr.

Summer Science Research Program (SSRP)

7 weeks
Matches high school students 1:1 w/ volunteer mentors
course-work + lab experience (this might make it difficult for outside RU people)