Public Service Activities
Early Outreach: The Health Science Enrichment Program (HSEP) for High School Students
The Health Science Enrichment Program (HSEP) provides an opportunity for
high school students, who are interested in careers in the health professions,
to take classes in biology, applied mathematics, scientific research writing,
and computer science, along with attending workshops on test taking, health
careers, and public speaking. This seven week program is conducted at UIC.Depending on funding, the program is residential or commuter.Technical support is provided in the form of computer laboratory usage,
training in library search and word processing skills, using a scientific
calculator, creating databases and spreadsheets, and statistical analysis
training. There are seminars focused on student projects and the following
topics: professionalism, academic advising, the review of literature,
determining experts, cooperative and collaborative work, the culture of
constructive crtiticism, defining and limiting a research problem, setting
priorities and time lines, research ethics, the integrity of data,experimental bias, history, originality, citation, plagiarism, human and
animal experimental restrictions, career counseling, and standardized testing. Weekeend activities involve parents and students attending a lecture series showxasing sccholars from UIC and their research, in addition to field trips to UIC facilties. This program serves as a pipeline into the health professions programs at UIC.
 For Further Information
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Home Page: http://www.uic.edu/educ/outreach/
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Deborah C. Umrani Director, Center for Urban Educational Research and Development
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m/c 969
1101 W. Taylor St., 3rd Fl.
Chicago, IL
60612
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Notes
Geographic Areas Served:
- Chicago Suburbs
- City of Chicago
Program Activity Types: Program Duration: Other
Program Frequency: On-going
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