Let's work together!

We offer several different options for engaging students in cancer biology and STEM career education:

  • Exhibit at events like career fairs and family STEM/STEAM nights
  • Visit classrooms (or other sites) in-person or virtually to lead cancer-biology lessons, career discussions, and biotechnology sessions
  • Host chaperoned groups of 10-20 high school students for half-day events on campus
How to get started:
  1. Check out our offerings below or suggest other ideas for biomedically-focused activities and we can try and co-create something new together!
  2. Familiarize yourself with the University Programs with Minors policy for University of Iowa, for any UI-hosted youth activities on campus and virtually.
  3. Fill out this form to let us know about your interest!

Our Offerings:

Connections & Careers

  • What are possible cancer-related careers? 2 minute game or 45 minute research activity (appropriate for 10th - 12th graders)

  • Intro to science/medical careers terminology and pathways - 5 - 10 minutes (appropriate for 10th - 12th graders)

  • HCCC lab tour (NO hands-on work) - 20 - 30 minutes (appropriate for 10th - 12th graders)

  • Networking lunch with HCCC students, staff, and faculty - 25 - 45 minutes (appropriate for 6th - 12th graders)

  • Networking tic-tac-toe with HCCC students, staff, and faculty - 10 - 15 minutes (appropriate for 8th - 12th graders)

Other Offerings:

Other University of Iowa Visit Options

Other Offerings in the Region

Kirkwood Community College, Workplace Learning Connection

Educator resources are available through Kirkwood Community College's Workplace Connection. The Workplace Learning offers age appropriate initiatives to help middle and high school students make the connection between what they learn in school and how they can use the lessons in future career paths, all while helping them stay focused and encouraged to do their best.