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Junior high and high school students throughout Iowa are invited to submit applications for the UHL's 2007-2008 Student Grant Program. Through the program, UHL staff members serve as mentors to students and assist them with lab testing that is used in a science project. Teachers serve as the main contact for the students and for UHL mentors. UHL generally awards one to two grants per school year. "The Student Grant Program is an opportunity for students to create and manage their own science project with the help of their teacher and a UHL mentor," explains Beth Hochstedler, UHL education and outreach coordinator. "These projects would include a laboratory component, such as checking the roots of plants for pesticides, measuring the level of bacteria found on doorknobs or many other studies that would require testing.  "Our hope is that this experience will spark an interest in science and ideally in public health for students who will consider the field when looking for career options," Beth adds. Applications are available in the Education and Training section of the UHL website | |||||||||
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