November 2017

Changing Your Mind: The Science of Transplanting a Human Head
By: Austin Lim
Nov 5, 2017

In 1967, a surgeon in South Africa successfully carried out the first human heart transplant.... Read More

Finding Beauty in the Beast: A Tale of Naked Mole Rat Longevity
By: Danielle Fanslow
Nov 12, 2017

The key to youth and beauty may be found in one of the world’s ugliest critters, the naked mole... Read More

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Science Club

Science Club is an afterschool, mentor-based science program for middle school youth. This program brings graduate student mentors together with small groups of students to conduct fun and engaging scientific investigations. 

The mentorship-based, science education model includes:

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