Accelerate Cancer Education Program

The Accelerate Cancer Education (ACE) program is a paid summer research program specifically designed for high school students living in Wyandotte County, Kansas and Jackson County, Missouri. The goals of the 6-week program are to expose students interested in biomedical careers to firsthand educational experiences related to oncology, introduce them to a variety of potential career paths and demonstrate the commitment of The University of Kansas Cancer Center to a diverse workforce by offering a comprehensive education and training experience to a wide variety of students.

To deliver on the goals of the program, ACE participants are exposed to a wide-ranging oncology-focused curriculum on-site at the cancer center. Each student is matched with a faculty mentor and tasked with a summer research project. Projects may take place in the laboratory, clinic or in an office setting, allowing the participants to explore a specific facet of cancer research in greater depth. At the conclusion of the program, ACE participants present their projects in a poster session. Participants will also receive a $2,940 stipend upon program completion. The cancer center is proud to offer this important educational opportunity to local students in the community.