Summer Biomedical Academy: July 16 - July 19, 2019
Summer Biology Academy (SBA) is an event hosted by the Outreach Program to expose high school juniors and seniors to a variety of careers and research areas in the biomedical sciences. Students will have hands on experiences led by graduate students and faculty from MD Anderson Cancer Center and the UTHealth Science Center at Houston. Areas of study include neuroscience, microbiology, developmental biology, genetics, forensic science, anatomy and physiology, cancer, immunology, and medical physics. Additionally, students will get to tour laboratories and attend career development events.
The application for our 2019 SBA is closed and all invited students should have received information about the event via email. If you missed applying for our 2019 SBA, applications will open for our 2020 SBA in spring of 2020. Check back here closer to the date for more information.
Below is a tentative schedule for SBA 2019.
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Day 1 (7/16) |
Day 2 (7/17) |
Day 3 (7/18) |
Day 4 (7/19) |
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8:30-9am |
Students Arrive |
8:30-9am |
Students Arrive |
8:30-9am |
Students Arrive |
8:30-9am |
Students Arrive |
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9:00- 9:30am |
Dean's Welcome: Dr. Barton |
9:00- 9:30am |
Daily Schedule, Introduction to Brainstem |
9:00- 10:00am |
DNA |
9:00- 11:30am |
Cancer Biology & Medical Physics |
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9:30- 9:45am |
Rules & Schedule |
9:30- 12:00pm |
Brainstem |
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9:45- 10:45am |
Bacteria Collecting Bacteria from our environment exercise |
10:00- 12:00pm |
Forensics Seminars: Deborrah Pinto, Forensic Anthropologist Michelle Sanford, Forensic Entomologist |
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10:45- 12:00pm |
“Is Bacteria Good or Bad?” Talk and Game |
11:30- 1:00pm |
Career Roundtable & Lunch *Group Picture |
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12:00- 1:00pm |
Lunch |
12:00- 1:00pm |
Lunch |
12:00- 1:00pm |
Lunch |
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1:00- 3:00pm |
Developmental Biology |
1:00- 4:00pm |
Brainstem |
1:00- 3:00pm |
Anatomy & Physiology |
1:00- 3:00pm |
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3:00- 4:00pm |
Lab Tours |
3:00- 4:00pm |
Check Bacteria Plates, discuss results |
3:00- 4:00pm |
Program Evaluations, Awards |
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4-5pm |
Students Depart |
4-5pm |
Students Depart |
4-5pm |
Students Depart |
4-5pm |
Students Depart |
Frequently Asked Questions:
When is SBA?
This event will occur July 16th – July 19th. Each day we will start promptly at 9:00 a.m. and doors will open at 8:30 a.m. We should be finished around 4:00 p.m. each day.
Is transportation provided to SBA?
Unfortunately, we cannot offer transportation or reimbursement for transportation/parking.
Where can I park?
There is a garage attached to the building, but it charges a daily rate. Unfortunately, we cannot reimburse for parking or transportation costs. However, there is a Metro bus stop outside of the building (Bertner Ave @Bates St) and a MetroRail stop on Fannin Street 2 blocks away (Red Line, Dryden/TMC).
Where is SBA?
6767 Bertner Avenue
S3.8344 Mitchell BSRB
Houston TX 77030
Upon entering the building, students should proceed to the third floor (up one flight of stairs from the ground floor, or take the elevator to the third floor) and proceed to room S3.8371.
Is there a dress code?
YES! There is a strict dress code. Each student should dress comfortably and wear long pants, closed toe shoes, and a shirt with long or short sleeves (no tank tops, tube tops, or midriff shirts allowed). We will be touring labs and doing experiments, so appropriate attire is very important for safety reasons.
Do I need to bring anything?
Your interest and enthusiasm for science! The room we will be in is often cold, so you may want to bring a sweater or sweatshirt.
Do I need to bring a lunch?
No! Lunch and snacks will be provided for you. If you have special dietary restrictions or allergies, please feel free to reply to this email to inform us of those.
What areas will we be covering?
Areas of study include neuroscience, microbiology, developmental biology, genetics, forensic science, anatomy and physiology, cancer, immunology, and medical physics. Additionally, students will get to tour laboratories and attend career development events.