For Rising 10Th Grade GEAR up Students

For Rising 10th Grade GEAR UP Students

Take part in hands on laboratory experience that covers molecular biology, immunology, clinical diagnostics, microbiology, biotechnology and much more! Each program will be held, in person, in the CORD lab space on SSI-I the UAB Campus Fundamentals of Cellular and *Learn How to Apply Visit: Molecular Biology www.uab.edu/cord

Two Sessions Offered: June 7 - 11, 2021 June 14 - 18, 2021

Tuition Scholarships Available for All GEAR UP Jefferson County High School Students (See next page for list of GU-JC High Schools)

See the next page for additional details and descriptions! SSI-I: Fundamentals of Cellular and Molecular Biology

SSI will be a week-long course that will provide instruction covering the fundamentals of cellular and molecular biology and biotechnology using hands on laboratory techniques. SSI I will be open to GU-JC rising 10th grade students

Research projects and experimentation include:

 Chemical methods to differentiate bacteria  Identifying the genetic basis of brain disorders  Extraction of genomic DNA  Seminars and interactive discussions with UAB, federally funded research faculty  Simulate drug discovery for flu prevention, COVID-19 and much more!

Two Sessions Offered: June 7 - 11, 2021 June 14 - 18, 2021 Session Times: 8:00am to 3:00pm daily Tuition Costs: No Cost to GU-JC Students

*Students entering 10th grade in the following schools will receive a Gear Up Scholarship for the entire tuition amount: Bessemer City High School, Fairfield High Preparatory School, Midfield High School, Tarrant High School, Clay-Chalkville High School, Center Point High School, Fultondale High School, Hueytown High School, Shades Valley High School, McAdory High School, Minor High School, Pleasant Grove High School, and Pinson Valley High School

Applications can be found on our website: www.uab.edu/cord and the GU-JC website.