Markey Cancer Center Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) Program
First established in 2016, the program offers Appalachian Kentucky high school and undergraduate students enrolled at the University of Kentucky the opportunity to gain cancer research, clinical, outreach, and education experiences that will enrich their interest in pursuing a cancer-focused career.
Summer Enrichment Program and Health Researchers Youth Academy
A three-week residential program providing a series of experiences and activities for students interested in pursuing a health career, from kindergarten through 12th grade. Most of these activities are available and open to any student in Kentucky interested in a health career.
Students Participating as Ambassadors for Research in Kentucky (SPARK)
SPARK recruits and trains undergraduates, mainly from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds and communities, to undertake applied research. SPARKlers are provided extensive didactic training, enrichment activities (book club, guest speakers, field trips) and matched with scientific and community mentors to conduct original research in their home communities.
Markey Science Training in Research, Oncology, Networking and Professional Growth (STRONG)
Ten-week summer program that aims to provide career and professional development for undergraduates interested in cancer research who come from historically undeserved or underrepresented ethnic and racial backgrounds.
SCOBIRC African American Research Scholars (AARTS) Program
Provides Black and African-American students a research intensive experience in neuroscience and neurotrauma research.