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PSI Program Collaborations
Our collaborations with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) partners aim to inspire and empower high school students with a passion for science. Through engaging lab tours, interactive workshops, and foundational courses in scientific disciplines, we offer our students unique opportunities to explore the vast possibilities within biomedical research.
Department of Biomedical Engineering at OHSU
Mini-Course on Computer Programming
Hosted at the Knight Cancer Research Building (KCRB) at OHSU
Course Director: Daniel Zuckerman, Ph.D.
Teaching Assistants: Shelby Santos, Eric Cramer, Zachary Sims, and Lisa Otten
Description: This short course provided students with a foundational introduction to computer programming, with a focus on its application in modern biomedical research. The curriculum centered around Python, a widely-used programming language, and highlighted the integration of artificial intelligence in research processes, such as the automated analysis of tissue samples in cancer studies and the use of molecular simulations for drug design. The course was conducted through hands-on practice and interactive sessions, allowing students to directly apply what they learned. Led by a professor of biomedical engineering with expertise in molecular and cellular biosciences, this course provided students with the opportunity to acquire valuable skills, regardless of their prior coding experience.
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Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Student Chapter at OHSU
Lab Tour and Hands-On Lab Experience
Hosted at the Knight Cancer Research Building (KCRB) at OHSU
2024 Coordinator: Vaibhav Murthy, Vice-President of External Outreach, BMES Student Chapter, OHSU
Description: The BMES student chapter at OHSU organized a lab tour and hands-on lab experience for PSI students, offering them a glimpse into "science in practice." The hands-on activities included pipetting basics, microscopy basics, 3D printing, and computational modeling, followed by a networking opportunity where students had lunch with scientists at various career stages.
CoRTEX: Conversations on Research, Technology, and Experimentation
Series of Classes & Workshops on Neuroscience
Hosted at the Vollum Institute at OHSU
Leads: Frederika Sullivan, Jacqueline Mcvay, Juliana Cuartas, and Austin Schubert (Neuroscience Graduate Program Students at OHSU)
Description: CoRTEX is a student-led lecture and mentorship initiative committed to fostering scientific curiosity, critical thinking, and peer support among aspiring researchers. Originally created to support participants of the 2025 Vollum Summer Undergraduate Research Program, CoRTEX now serves as an inclusive platform for students and community members in the Portland area. We welcome individuals from all local colleges, schools, and communities to join us in exploring cutting-edge Neuroscience research, building peer mentorship networks, and cultivating a collaborative learning environment.
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