The UMB CURE Scholars Program is a groundbreaking, year-round mentoring program that seeks to empower middle school and high school students in West Baltimore for competitive and rewarding research, health care, and STEM-related career opportunities. This week, we learn more about why this pilot program is so important (22:48) and how you can be involved (9:55). We talk to CURE's executive director Gia Grier McGinnis, DrPh, MS, and eighth-grade scholars Azariah Jackson and Shayla Monroe about their experiences in the program (3:52).
We also tell you about some upcoming events at the GRID (2:52) and UREC Fit (3:13).
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