YES! Youth Enjoy Science Nebraska

Organization Name:
YES! Youth Enjoy Science Nebraska
Address:
984365 Nebraska Medical Center
MCPH 2047
City, State, ZIP:
Omaha, NE 68198
Phone:
402-559-4000
Website:
https://www.unmc.edu/eppley/education-outreach/index.html

Contact Name:
Aislinn Rookwood
Title:
YES Program Outreach Specialist
Email Address:
aislinn.rookwood@unmc.edu
Phone:
402-836-9368

Program Description

The purpose of the National Cancer Institute-funded Youth Enjoy Science (YES) program is to engage middle school, high school and undergraduate students with Native American heritage in cancer research experience to ultimately increase the number of Native American research and health care professionals. This is achieved through research internships, YES Clubs, day-long events, college campus exposure, college preparedness, high school readiness, and mentorship programs. Specific details about our programs can be found on our website.

Services Provided

Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
Career exploration and counseling/internships
College transition and retention support

Other
Scholarships and last-dollar grants
Science, tech, engineering, & math (STEM)

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Demographics

Education Level and
Number of Students

High School: 200
Middle School: 0
Elementary School: 0
Post-secondary: 0
Non-traditional: 0

Populations Served

Academically High-performing

First-Generation

Less than 25%

Representative
Colleges Attended
by Alumni

College of Saint Mary
Metropolitan Community College Area
University of Iowa
University of Nebraska at Omaha
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Western Iowa Tech Community College