Seven Blocks

About Me

• Senior Chemistry with Biochemistry Option• Currently doing undergraduate research in

Dr. Peters’s Group– NASA Astrobiology Biogeocatalysis Research

Center• Structural and functional studies of the lower

Eukaryotic FeS protein, Nar1

– Why? – Importance of metal cofactors in life

• President of MSU Mortar Board• Passionate about science outreach• Plan on going to graduate school

Building a Connection

• Between Bozeman High and MSU

–Use BHS Biomedical Sciences Program

– Expand student knowledge of the

biomedical field

– Impact student readiness for college

Inspiration

• Greg Forbes Seigman – Volunteered while in

college at local elementary schools

– Created scholarship funds for Chicago high school students in need

Why Bozeman High

Missing Component:Someone to foster my

interest in science

Symphony BandMarching BandChoirSpanish ClubRotary Interact Club…

“Anything accomplished in life is done with the help of others.”

Biomedical Science at BHS

• Project Lead the Way– Innovation, Productive Leaders, Meaningful

and Pioneering Contributions

• Biomedical Sciences Program – Four-year commitment for students– Principles of Biomedical Sciences– Human Body Systems– Medical Interventions– Biomedical Intervention

Facilitating a Connection

Bozeman High School

Montana State

University

Seven Blocks

• Relationship with MSU

• Speakers in Biomedical Careers

• Interactions between like-minded

people

Research on Mentoring Programs

CAP/thriveLocal and well developedBest practices were challenging

National Mentoring PartnershipNational organizationResourceswww.mentoring.org

Mapping the Course

1. Recruit MSU undergrads as mentors– Chemistry, Pre-health, Nursing, Nutrition,

Chem E…

2. Applications and Selection– Selection Panel– Types and numbers of matches

3. Mentor/Mentee relationships and events– Objectives– Workshops– Follow-up

The Tipping Point

Legalities

A New Approach

• Pre-Medicine• Pre-Dental• Chemical

Engineering• Toxicology• Pharmacy

Success!

BHS Survey 3.23.11

Yes No

Are you more aware of the many career options in the biomedical field?

Other things learned:• How to be a successful college student• Opportunities available in college• Degree options• College student life

Time to Take a BreakDr. Seuss, Oh the Places You’ll Go

• On and on you will hikeand I know you'll hike farand face up to your problemswhatever they are.

You'll get mixed up, of course,as you already know.You'll get mixed upwith many strange birds as you go.So be sure when you step.Step with care and great tactand remember that Life'sa Great Balancing Act.Just never forget to be dexterous and deft.And never mix up your right foot with your left.

And will you succeed?Yes! You will, indeed!(98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.)

KID, YOU'LL MOVE MOUNTAINS!

Thanks!• Hughes Scholars Program, MSU–Martha Sellers, Dr. Gwen Jacobs,

Kylie Perlinski

• Bozeman High School– Amy Washtak, director of the

Biomedical Sciences Program– Dr. Robert Watson, Principal

• Dr. Marilyn King, Asst Superintendant

• Dr. Peters and the Peters Group, MSU