Scholar students learn about careers in science, medicine during St. Jude symposium

Photography by Biomedical Communications, March 2, 2017

Approximately 150 local high school students and teachers visited St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital March 2 for the second annual Science Scholars of Tomorrow Symposium.

The day-long event featured scientific presentations and tours of laboratories, clinics and core facilities, enabling students to interact with scientists and clinicians.

“Today was really inspiring. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in science but wasn’t 100 percent sure what field. Now I have an idea of what I think I’ll enjoy doing for the rest of my life. I can see myself coming back to Memphis to work at St. Jude,” said Glenisha, a 2017 science scholar from Central High School in Memphis.

This program strives to inspire students to look beyond what they think they know about how science happens out in the world and to explore how their own interests can be applied in ways they never imagined to the pursuit of scientific progress. The hope is that this new knowledge will inspire students to consider academic work and careers that will lead to the next generation of discoveries.  

High school students interested in math, science, social sciences, STEM, robotics and other related fields were considered for the program.

  • Science Scholars attendees in front of the Marlo Thomas Center for Global Education and Collaboration

    Nearly 150 students and teachers participated in the second annual St. Jude Science Scholars of Tomorrow Symposium.
  • Students signing in for the Science Scholars symposium.
  • Science Scholars attendees smiling with their symposium gifts.
  • Students mingle with their colleagues before the event.

    Students mingle with their colleagues before the event.
  • The symposium began with a presentation in the Marlo Thomas Center.

    The symposium began with a presentation in the Marlo Thomas Center.
  • Students listen to the presentation and ask the presenter questions.
  • William Evans, PharmD, of St. Jude Pharmaceutical Sciences, presents the keynote address on the history of St. Jude and his pharmacogenomics research.

    William Evans, PharmD, of St. Jude Pharmaceutical Sciences, presented the keynote address on the history of St. Jude and his pharmacogenomics research.
  • Students listen to the presentations.
  • Suzanne Baker presents at the Science Scholars of Tomorrow Symposium.
  • Students listen to the presentations and ask questions.

    Students had opportunities to ask questions following Evans’ presentation and throughout the day.
  • Students interact with St. Jude staff in the lab and participate in hands-on demonstrations.
  • St. Jude staff demonstrating concepts to Science Scholars attendees.
  • Science Scholar student looking through a microscope.
  • Students participating in a break out session in a St. Jude lab.

    Break-out sessions featured visits to St. Jude laboratories and clinics.
  • Science Scholar student looking into a microscope.
  • Science Scholar attendee using the computer in a St. Jude lab.
  • Science Scholars listen to St. Jude staff during a break-out session.
  • A student looks into film in the light.
  • A student holds up film in the light.
  • St. Jude staff present to Science Scholars during a break-out session in the lab.
  • St. Jude staff present to Science Scholars during a break-out session in the lab.
  • St. Jude staff present to Science Scholars during a break-out session in the lab.
  • Science Scholars discuss a hands-on demonstration during a break-out session.
  • A student fills a test tube during a hands-on demonstration.

    Students took part in a variety of hands-on activities.
  • St. Jude staff present to Science Scholars during a break-out session in the lab.
  • St. Jude staff present to Science Scholars during a break-out session in the lab.
  • St. Jude staff assist a student in looking into a microscope during a break-out session.
  • A student looks at tools used in the lab.
  • St. Jude staff present to Science Scholars during a break-out session in the lab.
  • St. Jude staff present to Science Scholars during a break-out session in the lab.
  • The day included a close-up look at the technological marvels available to researchers.

    The day included a close-up look at the technological marvels available to researchers.
  • Science Scholars attendees enjoy a lunch reception.
  • St. Jude staff present to Science Scholars during a break-out session in the lab.
  • Interactive education sessions featured real-life examples that focused on precision medicine.

    Interactive education sessions featured real-life examples that focused on precision medicine.
  • A student participates in an interactive educational session.
  • St. Jude staff give a presentation to Science Scholars attendees.
  • Students listen to presentations.
  • St. Jude staff give a presentation to Science Scholar attendees.
  • Students listen to the presentation.
  • Joshua Wolf, MBBS, gives a presentation to Science Scholars attendees.
  • A career panel speaks to Science Scholars of Tomorrow attendees.
  • Science Scholars attend the career panel and ask questions.
  • St. Jude faculty and staff members fielded questions from students during an afternoon career panel.

    St. Jude faculty and staff members fielded questions from students during an afternoon career panel.
  • Students listened to the career panel.
  • Students pose after the symposium in front of the Science Scholars step and repeat.
  • Students pose after the symposium in front of the Science Scholars step and repeat.
  • Students pose after the symposium in front of the Science Scholars step and repeat.
  • Students pose after the symposium in front of the Science Scholars step and repeat.
  • Students pose after the symposium in front of the Science Scholars step and repeat.

    Students took photos to share their experiences on social media.
  • Science Scholars step and repeat banner.

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