AIMS - Adventures in Medicine and Science

08/15/2025

💓 Get Smart About Your Heart! 💓

Come one, come all! Join us for this one-of-a-kind event as we explore the incredible structure and function of the heart — up close and in detail! 🫀✨

📅 Date: September 30, 2025
📍 Location: Practical Anatomy and Surgical Education: 3839 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63108

✅ Reserve your spot today!
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Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn, explore, and be amazed by the heart that keeps us going! ❤️

08/11/2025

🎉 We’re honored to announce that the AIMS program has once again been named a 2024–2025 Pinnacle Award Winner by the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC)! 🏆

This award recognizes Programs of Distinction—live virtual learning experiences that earn exceptional ratings for educational value and student engagement. We’re proud to bring high-quality, hands-on anatomy, medical and science education to classrooms everywhere.

A huge thank you to CILC and to all the educators and students who inspire us every day to keep learning, exploring, and connecting! 💙

Saint Louis University School of Medicine Practical Anatomy and Surgical Education

08/07/2025

🚨 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025–2026 school year! 🚨
📡 AIMS Virtual Anatomy Classroom is back and ready to bring high-quality, hands-on anatomy programming directly to your classroom — anywhere in the U.S. or Canada!

🧠💉🫀🔬 Our live, interactive Zoom-based sessions are designed to enhance any science curriculum and feature real human specimens and high-definition visuals for an unforgettable learning experience.

🌟 Program Offerings:

🧠 Anatomy of the Human Brain

👁️ Anatomy of the Eye / Pig Eye Dissection

❤️ Anatomy of the Human Heart / Pig Heart Dissection

🧠 Sheep Brain Dissection

💊 Effects of Drugs and Alcohol

🏥 Sports Medicine Cadaver Demonstration

🔍 Forensic Autopsy Cadaver Demonstration

🩻 General Cadaver Demonstration

🕐 Each session is packed with expert-led instruction, pathology insights, and interactive Q&A.

🔗 Register now and learn more: https://form.jotform.com/252015839054152

07/29/2025

🩺🔬 Future healthcare heroes in action!
From June 23–27, the AIMS program alongside Saint Louis University School of Medicine hosted 80 high school students for our immersive Medical & Surgical Workshop—a week packed with live surgeries, hands-on labs, and career exploration in medicine, allied health, nursing, public health, and more.

Students practiced suturing, dissected sheep brains, designed assistive devices, and even performed simulated orthopedic procedures at the Arthrex Surgical Skills Lab. 💡💉🧠

A special thanks to all of our incredible healthcare professionals who shared their knowledge and inspired the next generation of healthcare leaders. 👏

07/24/2025

You're invited to join us for the Forensic Science Educators Workshop, an immersive, hands-on experience designed specifically for high school educators who teach forensic science, biology, or related subjects.

📅 Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025

📍 Location: Saint Louis University

💲Cost: $150 – Includes all lab materials, lunch, and certificate of participation

This full-day professional development opportunity will give you first-hand experience with real forensic science techniques and tools — from autopsy presentations and digital forensics to DNA testing and mock courtroom testimony.

🧬 Workshop Highlights Include:
Live digital forensics case studies
Hands-on serology and DNA processing using advanced lab instrumentation
Explore cutting-edge DNA analysis trends and ethical implications
Participate in a mock courtroom testimony exercise
You’ll leave with ideas and activities you can bring back to your classroom immediately — plus resources to help your students connect science to real-world careers.

🕗 Schedule:
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Lunch and breaks included)
Sessions include: autopsy/digital forensics, serology, PCR setup, DNA data analysis, ethics, and more!

➡️ Reserve your spot today — space is limited!
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Saint Louis University

07/21/2025

🙌 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing high school interns, Gabe and Risha, for their incredible work during our Middle School Anatomy 101 Camp! 🧠🫀

They were part of the Rockwood School District PIE (Partners in Education) summer internship program!

Your enthusiasm, leadership, and dedication made a big impact on our campers — from guiding hands-on activities to inspiring future scientists. We’re so grateful for your time and energy this summer!

07/17/2025

07/17/2025

🧠💉🔬 Middle School Students Become Junior Anatomists at Our Anatomy 101 Camp! 🔍🫀

From June 9–11, bright and curious middle school students explored the fascinating world of human anatomy during our Anatomy 101 Workshop at Saint Louis University School of Medicine!

Over three days, campers engaged in hands-on dissections, dynamic lectures, and interactive activities led by passionate professionals from the SLU School of Medicine. Highlights included:

🫀 Pig Heart Dissection after learning about cardiac physiology
🧠 Sheep Brain Dissection following a lecture from a neurosurgeon
👁️ Pig Eye Dissection during a deep dive into the visual system
🧫 GI & Nervous System Labs led by SLU med students
🏆 A friendly Anatomy 101 Kahoot!
🎓 A final lab practical

We are so proud of these future scientists and healthcare heroes. Thank you to our incredible staff and presenters who made this an unforgettable experience!

📸 Check out our Anatomy 101 album in our photos!

Saint Louis University School of Medicine Practical Anatomy and Surgical Education

05/23/2025

Are you a high school teacher with a passion for forensic science—or know someone who is?
Have you ever wished there was a course designed specifically to help educators connect with forensic science professionals, build customized lab activities for students, and strengthen their curriculum?

You're in luck.

Coming this August 5th, the Saint Louis University Department of Forensic Science, in collaboration with the AIMS Program, is excited to host a one-day immersive workshop for educators. This workshop is tailored to equip teachers with the tools, connections, and confidence to bring forensic science to life in the classroom.

Space is limited, and registration will be opening soon. Want to be among the first to get the details? Simply fill out the interest form at the link below, and we’ll make sure you're the first to know when registration goes live.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to elevate your forensic science teaching.

https://form.jotform.com/251425362379056

03/19/2025

The AIMS program has been busy lately with all things anatomy!

It was our honor and privilege here at Saint Louis University to host the 2nd annual Anato-Bee.

The Anato-Bee is a national high school competition focused on anatomical sciences, including anatomy, histology, and embryology. The competition is designed to encourage STEM education and collaboration among students. Winners of the competition gain access to valuable STEM opportunities, such as summer research experiences and camps.

We welcomed 36 students from 10 different states to our beautiful campus here at Saint Louis University. To say these students were amazing doesn't quite do them justice! We know that each of them will change the world of healthcare, medicine, research and science some day! It was our honor to be a small part of their journey on to greater things!

A big thank you to the Anato-Bee team of Mary Piscura, Ph.D. (Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine- Auburn), Dana Peterson, MA, M.Ed, Ph.D (Drexel University), and Jenna Hagerty, M.S., Ph.D. (Thomas Jefferson University) for allowing us to partner with them to bring this amazing experience to high school students throughout the country!

Saint Louis University School of Medicine

03/11/2025

Last week the Adventures in Medicine and Science team headed out to Jefferson City to take in STEM day at the Capitol!

Each year the Missouri Chamber’s Math and Science Coalition hosts its annual STEM Day at the Capitol celebration and exhibit. Hundreds of students, educators and business professionals showcase some of the innovative efforts underway in Missouri to encourage and inspire tomorrow’s STEM talent.

We were honored to be a part of this special day at our state's capitol! We loved meeting students and teachers from around the state of Missouri and speaking with the many senators and representatives that stopped by!



Saint Louis University School of Medicine