University of Illinois Cancer Center

801 S Paulina Street Chicago, IL 60612

STEM

Science Experiments

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The CHESS program is a paid, 8-week summer program that trains and mentors underrepresented minority high school students interested in careers focusing on cancer research and other health professions. The students learn about cancer health disparities from researchers by attending lecture series and journal clubs.

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801 S Paulina Street Chicago, IL 60612

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Name	Category	Dates	Status	Time	Age Range	Price	Description
Cancer Health Equity Summer Scholars (CHESS)	Science Experiments	Jun 1 - Aug 1, 2024	Past session Past dates; prices and details may have changed.	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Ages: 14-18	Price not published	About this session The CHESS program is a paid, 8-week summer program that trains and mentors underrepresented minority high school students interested in careers focusing on cancer research and other health professions. The students learn about cancer health disparities from researchers by attending lecture series and journal clubs, conducting research mentored by senior researchers, participating in career development and skill-building workshops, and developing scientific writing and presentation skills.