Science on the Move—Focus on Cancer
- Teachers and students participating in RUYES will develop cancer relevant modules for outreach to middle and high schools across New Jersey.
- Outreach events will be presented together with the Rutgers Science Explorer program at the Office of STEM Education.
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Topic: |
Preventing Lung Cancer |
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Summary: |
To engage and educate middle school students in their communities, high school science teachers, students and undergraduate participants of the Rutgers Youth Explore Science Program at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey created interactive 90 minute session focusing on prevention of lung cancer. During the session middle school students have the opportunity to explore the anatomy of health lungs, understand health risks of smoking and vaping, address risk reduction, and increase cancer screening in their communities. These activities are fully funded and are available at no cost to your school. |
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Scheduling Options: |
Option 1: Virtually during your regularly scheduled classes to conduct the lessons (hands on materials will be sent to your school for distribution)
Option 2: during an afterschool “science” night or science club we can present the sessions virtually and send packets home for the students to work on for the hands-on activities Option 3: If you school permits we can do both of these options in person |
Middle and high schools interested in visiting Rutgers for a campus visit, booking a mobile Rutgers Science Explorer bus to visit the school, and/or scheduling a Back to School Night Outreach Event should send an email to RUYES@cinj.rutgers.edu.
To get information about scheduling a visit to your district; visit the Rutgers Science Explorer Bus.
Back to School Night
- This outreach event will also be hosted by middle and high schools across New Jersey.
- Back to School Night will incorporate research talks by RUYES participants and activities pertaining to cancer screening and prevention strategies.
RUYES Program Outreach Highlights and Upcoming Events
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Upcoming Events |
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Topic |
Hosted by: |
| October 2022 – May 2023 | Linden – YES (Youth Enjoy Science) Club Meets weekly Learn More Here |
P. Natarajan & T. Mondesir Linden High School |
| October 2022 – May 2023 | Woodbridge – YES (Youth Enjoy Science) Club Meets weekly Learn More Here |
M. Tolentino Woodbridge High School |
| November 10, 2022 | RUYES – a look into research Register Here | View Flyer |
Education and Training Department, Rutgers Cancer Institute |
| December 20, 2023 | Rutgers Science Explore Bus Cancer Detectives Learn More Here |
Jersey Explore Middle School |
| Spring 2023 | Problem Based Learning Curriculum Pilot Topic: Preventing Vaping in Teen |
S. McKoy Innovation High School |
| Spring 2023 | RUYES Health Week: Cancer Prevention | Richard G. Middlesex VoTech High School |
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Past Events |
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Topic |
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| October 26, 2022 | Update in Breast Cancer: From 0 to 60 Presented by Dr. Toppmeyer View Flyer |
LIFE Center and Linden High School - YES |
| October 18 – 20, 2022 | Rutgers Science Explore Bus Cancer Detectives Learn More Here |
Linden Middle School |
| September – November 2022 | Problem Based Learning Curriculum Pilot Topic: The Chemistry of Cancer Treatment |
M. Tolentino Woodbridge High School |
| September – November 2022 | Problem Based Learning Curriculum Pilot Topic: Access to Genetic Testing (gel electrophoresis) |
P. Natarajan Linden High School |
| September – November 2022 | Problem Based Learning Curriculum Pilot Topic: Environmental Impact on Cancer (creating a filter) |
T. Hester Camden Technical High School |
| October – November 2022 | Problem Based Learning Curriculum Pilot Topic: Access to Genetic Testing (gel electrophoresis) |
T. Mondesir Linden High School |
| August 29, 2022 | RUYES Research Symposium Day 2 | RUYES |
| August 19, 2022 | RUYES Research Symposium Day 1 | RUYES |
| July 20, 2022 | Problem Based Learning Oncology Curriculum Samples | Texas A&M Summer institute |
| March 7, 2022 | Genetic Counseling and Testing | Infinity High School Ms. Stacey McCoy |
| Spring 2022 | Problem Based Learning Curriculum Pilot Topic: Preventing Vaping in Teen |
Linden High School Ms. Pramila Natarajan |
| March 2022 | Problem Based Learning Curriculum Pilot Topic: Access to Genetic Testing (gel electrophoresis) |
Infinity High School Ms. Stacey McCoy |
| April 30, 2022 | RUYES Participants Highlight their outreach activities | Rutgers Day RUYES Participants |
| February 3, 2022 | Genetic Counseling and Testing | Linden High School Ms. Pramila Natarajan |
| February 2022 | Problem Based Learning Curriculum Pilot Topic: Understanding Cellular Replication |
Bergen County Charter School Ms. Jessica Van Horn |
| February 2022 | Problem Based Learning Curriculum Pilot Topic: Cancer Prevention Screening |
BARD Academy Dr. Maria Agapito |
| October 2021 | Breast Cancer Awareness Activities | BARD Academy Dr. Maria Agapito |
| November 2021 | Dr. Hu's Lab Researcher Presents Career Paths for Researchers | Linden High School Ms. Pramila Natarajan |
| January 2021 | Understanding Clinical Trials | Infinity High School Ms. Stacey McCoy |