Outreach & Engagement
Summer Opportunities in Anatomy Research (SOAR) Internship Program
The Menegaz Lab is a founding host lab of the Summer Opportunities in Anatomy Research (SOAR) program. SOAR is 10-week internship program that offers hands-on experiences in anatomical research, education, and outreach to undergraduate students. The mission of SOAR is to recruit the next generation of anatomists from diverse and underrepresented groups, with a focus on retaining those students through individual mentorship and early career preparation. More information can be found at the SOAR website.
SOAR in the news
AAA 2023 SOAR Update and Application Information
Examples of research conducted by SOAR students
Funding Acknowledgements
The 2019-2021 SOAR programs were supported by the American Association for Anatomy Innovations Program. The 2022-2023 SOAR programs were supported by the National Science Foundation (BCS-2149984 REU Supplement) and the UNTHSC Department of Physiology & Anatomy.
UNTHSC HSC Explore Summer Research Internship Program
The HSC Explore Summer Research Internship Program is a 5-week research internship for high school students in Tarrant County. HSC Explore interns receive hands-on experience and the chance to learn more about career opportunities in the biomedical sciences.
Interns matched with the Menegaz lab work alongside undergraduate and graduate students to complete and present research projects, participate in anatomy lab activities, and attend departmental research seminars and other career development activities.
For more information about the HSC Explore program, contact Dr. Menegaz.
UNTHSC Center for Anatomical Sciences Outreach Programs
Menegaz lab members lead anatomy outreach activities (such as anatomy lab tours, STEM summer programs, and more) through the Center for Anatomical Sciences Outreach Programs. We also partner with the Texas Academy of Biomedical Sciences to host hands-on experiences in STEM education and research for high school students.
Dr. Menegaz and lab members visit schools in-person and via video calls to speak about research in the anatomical sciences and STEM careers. Please contact Dr. Menegaz by email if you are a primary or secondary school teacher interested in arranging a school visit.
Examples of Past Outreach Activities:
Summer Bridge Program, Texas Academy of Biomedical Sciences
Anatomy lab experiences for the Medical Mentorship Program (TCOM & UT Dallas)
"Your Amazing Brain!" neuroanatomy Q&A with Grapevine ISD Elementary students
Women in STEM Classroom Walk-IN with Indianapolis ISD Middle School students