Youth Programs
YES in THE HEIGHTS
The YES in THE HEIGHTS program, formerly known as the Continuing Umbrella of Research Experience (CURE), at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center is a summer internship for high school and undergraduate students that aims to increase the pool of youth entering STEM fields.
Scientific Enrichment Month
The Scientific Enrichment Month Program, brought to you by YES in THE HEIGHTS at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC), is a free virtual program for grades 6 to 12 and undergraduate students held in the summer. This month-long program takes place in July and focuses on cancer education, scientific enrichment, and professional development.
Youth Social Media Programs
HPV Vaccine
COE facilitates access to the HPV vaccination for girls and boys, which can prevent cervical and other HPV-related cancers in the future.
End HPV NYC- Teen Social Media Campaign: COE works with closely with doctors at HICCC and local teens to promote teen HPV vaccine education through social media channels. This group created a social media campaign focused on raising awareness of the HPV vaccine and HPV related cancers. They also launched a survivor storytelling series which is featured on their Instagram page.
Project Sun Safe Staten Island
Under the Cancer Prevention in Action grant from NY Staten Department of Health and Health Research, Inc., COE facilitates a student-run communication campaign about reducing skin cancer risk among teens. Students create Instagram posts informing their peers about sun safety, using shade, avoiding indoor tanning, and using sunscreen when outdoors. COE has partnered with high schools in Staten Island through Project Sun Safe members to present skin cancer risk reduction at in-person assemblies and set up sun safety policies.