The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently hosted a bootcamp that challenged teens to develop innovative solutions to community health problems using data science and artificial intelligence. This immersive program brought together 25 rising 10th-grade students from 12 different schools across Northwest Arkansas, providing them with hands-on experience in medical activities and data analysis.
During the bootcamp, students participated in interactive medical activities, including dissecting pig hearts, conducting brain inspections, and learning suturing techniques on simulated skin. They also explored health care disparities using online datasets and performed hands-on analysis of the Framingham Heart Study through Orange Data Mining software.
Additionally, students learned to interpret and use various medical imaging modalities, such as ultrasound, infrared, and CT imaging. By working in teams and collaborating with rising second-year medical students and faculty, participants gained valuable insights into the intersection of technology, data science, and health care.
The bootcamp aimed to spark curiosity and cultivate interest in health sciences careers among young students. By providing a unique and engaging learning experience, UAMS hopes to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals and researchers to leverage data science and artificial intelligence to address community health problems.
