Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

Kids study STEM, but they don't usually study STEMM, the "M" being "medicine." Hailing from South L.A. neighborhoods where <10% of residents have bachelor's degrees, TK-12 youth in Saturday Science Academy II will study the building blocks of biomedical sciences and earn their "white coats" in a campus ceremony - attended by state senators! - thanks to CDU student-instructors. 250 students will experience week upon week of creative, unforgettable science experiences, benefitting from enhanced outreach and a new hands-on research component.

CDU is expanding its PK-12th-grade pipeline program initiative to provide under-resourced and underserved students kinesthetic instruction in the Saturday Science Academy II Program (SSA II). SSA II offers year-round opportunities for students and parents linked to the student’s current interest in a world setting. Students in the program deepen their understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Medicine (STEMM), as they prepare to be the next generation of STEMM professionals.

Saturday Science Academy II prepares underrepresented preschool through 12th grade students for careers in Science and health care through an engaging curriculum and hands-on STEM activities.