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Suzanne S Sikes¹, Rochelle D Schwartz-Bloom

¹Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710. suzanne.sikes@duke.edu.

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The Launch into Education about Pharmacology (LEAP) program significantly boosts high school students' biology and chemistry knowledge and science career interest. This inquiry-based approach combines coursework with research, fostering enthusiasm for science.

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Area of Science:

Pharmacology
Biochemistry
Educational Science

Background:

Under-represented minorities often have limited exposure to science careers.
Engaging high school students in complex biological concepts like drug mechanisms can be challenging.
Inquiry-based learning models can enhance science comprehension and interest.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of the Launch into Education about Pharmacology (LEAP) program.
To determine if LEAP enhances high school students' knowledge in biology and chemistry.
To assess the program's impact on students' interest in science careers, particularly among under-represented minorities.

Main Methods:

An intensive three-week summer course in pharmacology fundamentals using a 5E learning paradigm.
A mentored research component during the school year where students design and test pharmacology research questions.
Focus on controversial topics to capture student interest and guide exploration.

Main Results:

LEAP students showed significant improvements in biology and chemistry knowledge.
Participants reported increased interest in pursuing science careers.
Several students received awards for research presentations at regional and state science fairs.

Conclusions:

The LEAP program effectively enhances high school students' scientific knowledge and enthusiasm.
Coupling college-level coursework with authentic research experiences is a successful model for science education.
The program shows promise in fostering interest in science careers among under-represented minority students.