The Research Education Component (REC) of the Wisconsin ADRC recently hosted a virtual meeting for high school students in UW–Madison’s Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE).
During the July 6 event, 20 high school students observed presentations from Akshay Kohli, Nathaniel Chin, MD, and Barbara Bendlin, PhD, on the functions of the human brain and causes of dementia. Students also participated in a panel discussion in which several UW researchers shared their current projects as well as how they became interested in research. Panelists included Taryn James, PhD, Nick Lambrou, PhD, Kao Lee Yang, Deepali Bhalla, and Shenikqua Bogues, MD. In their talks, the panelists stressed the importance of pursuing a passion, working hard, and utilizing supportive mentors throughout their education.
After learning from ADRC experts, students participated in a trivia game to test what they learned about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
The REC collaborates with PEOPLE to create new opportunities for students to learn about emerging Alzheimer’s disease research as well as career paths in the field. UW–Madison’s PEOPLE has more than 1,300 students from 8th grade to college seniors, with an aim of providing more opportunities for low-income and potential first-generation college students. The program assists students in bolstering their college candidacy, as well as applying and enrolling at the University of Wisconsin.
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