Alabama State University News February 5, 2016 ASU Receives Third Grant To Teach High School Students Cancer Research Author: Hazel Scott ASU will help expose the next generation of scientists to groundbreaking cancer research this summer, thanks to the institution’s third grant under the Research and Engineering Apprenticeship Program. *** For the third year, Alabama State University has received a grant to train talented high school students in cancer research under the Research and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (REAP). The grant was awarded by the Academy of Applied Sciences through the Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP). ASU will train student apprentices this summer, from June 1 through July 28. During the eight-week program, the apprentices receive a stipend. REAP students will work alongside ASU researchers while conducting hands-on cancer research. They also will have an opportunity to participate in field trips. Dr. Manoj K.Mishra, associate professor of biology and director of ASU’s Cancer Biology Research and Training (CBRT) Program, is ASU’s REAP director. He said the experience will help the students develop intellectually and emotionally and will give students opportunities to contribute to ongoing research. ​ “It (the REAP program) also will help train the next generation of youth early in their careers so they can be part of the STEM workforce in the future,” Mishra said, adding that the initiative is another example of the University’s community outreach efforts. “It provides a mechanism to our young people to motivate them in STEM disciplines,” Mishra said. The program provides opportunities to high school students that are historically underserved and underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields by placing them in research apprenticeships at colleges and universities. How to Apply The deadline to apply for a summer apprenticeship is March 1. Applicants must apply online at www.usaeop.com/programs/apprenticeships/reap/ <http://www.usaeop.com/programs/apprenticeships/reap/> or www.cvent.com/events/2016-reap-application/event-summary-254d69d838ec4e61bcd2da0f7c5366ba.aspx<http://www.cvent.com/events/2016-reap-application/event-summary-254d69d838ec4e61bcd2da0f7c5366ba.aspx>. For more information about the REAP summer program, contact Dr. Manoj Mishra at 334-229-5085. SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 800-999-8558, ext. 4820 404-592-4820 Skype: sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree NW Suite 200 Atlanta,GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children.