Thursday's program gave the Middle School Jumpstart interns the opportunity to strengthen their scientific inquiry, emergency medicine skills, and teamwork through a series of hands-on healthcare and life science activities. As students rotated through interactive learning stations, they discovered how observation, precision, and collaboration play essential roles in both medicine and scientific research. The morning began with a Medical Skills Lab where interns stepped into

Thursday’s adventure allowed the Middle School Jumpstart interns to sharpen their observation, critical thinking, and decision-making skills as they explored the fascinating world of intelligence and espionage. Through interactive exhibits and immersive experiences, students discovered how careful analysis, effective communication, and attention to detail are essential skills for solving complex challenges in both national security and everyday life. Interns explored the worl

Wednesday's program immersed the Middle School Jumpstart interns in the world of healthcare and public health, giving students the opportunity to strengthen their critical thinking, collaboration, and decision-making skills through hands-on learning experiences. Throughout the day, interns explored how medical professionals diagnose patients, how communities work together to improve public health. The morning began with an interactive patient diagnostic activity where interns

Tuesday morning gave the Middle School Jumpstart interns the opportunity to build new skills in advocacy, communication, and problem-solving as they continued growing as global consultants. Through hands-on activities and discussions, students learned how asking the right questions, paying attention to details, and thinking critically can help solve problems in both business and everyday life. In the morning, interns rotated through a forensic investigation of a crime scene i

Monday morning marked an exciting milestone as the Middle School Jumpstart interns officially began working with the entrepreneurs they will support throughout the week. Students excitedly stepped into the role of global consultants, ready to learn about the businesses they will help strengthen through their microgrant proposals. The highlight of the morning was interns' first virtual meetings with their Nigerian Business Partners. These conversations gave students the opport