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Adventures in Medicine and Science Hosts Students for Saturday Scholars Program

02/28/2023

Adventures in Medicine and Science (AIMS) recently hosted more than 800 metro-east students on the Saint Louis University campus for the Saturday Scholars program. 

Ray Vollmer, Education Specialist with the AIMS program and Douglas Williams, Technology Specialist took the stage during the Saturday Scholars program event at SLU on Saturday, Feb. 25. Photo submitted.

Ray Vollmer, Education Specialist with the AIMS program and Douglas Williams, Technology Specialist took the stage during the Saturday Scholars program event at SLU on Saturday, Feb. 25. Photo submitted.

The students visited the SLU campus on Saturday, Feb. 25. More than 800 metro-east Illinois students visited Young Hall to participate in the final weekend of their Saturday Scholars program.

A total of 18 metro east high schools were represented. Students were able to participate in a onsite cadaver demonstration. Adventures in Medicine and Science (AIMS) is a youth community outreach program that teaches human anatomy, medicine, health education and wellness to students, both at our University campus location and online with our Distance Learning programs.

With a combination of hands-on opportunities and auditorium presentations, students get a unique look at the human body. The program offers a prevention component that provides valuable information to students regarding health risks and how to avoid medical traumas. 

Since 1991, Adventures In Medicine and Science (AIMS) has provided anatomy, health and science education outreach to students in grade school through high school. The AIMS program is a component of Practical Anatomy and Surgical Education in Saint Louis University's School of Medicine Center for Anatomic Science and Education.