Award
National Institute of General Medical Sciences 5R25GM137382-05
Xavier University of Louisiana-Mobile Outreach for Laboratory Enrichment (XULA-MOLE)
Recipient
Xavier University of Louisiana
Award Amount
$269,989.00
Ceiling
$269,989.00
Awarded
August 29, 2025
Identifier
5R25GM137382-05
Award to Xavier University of Louisiana for the XULA-MOLE project to enhance STEM education and public health literacy among high school students through inquiry-based learning and mentoring.
Description
Xavier University of Louisiana through the XULA-MOLE project aims to increase interest of high school students in pursuing careers in STEM or biomedical sciences to impact public health literacy and workforce expertise. The project uses inquiry-based laboratory instruction, research support, and educator training. It involves a partnership with local high schools, design of inquiry-based modules, professional development, near-peer mentoring, and high school field trips to biomedical labs.