CU Science Discovery teamed up with CU professor Dr. Kristi Anseth and Boulder Valley School District’s Science Research Seminar to create a unique opportunity for 50 area high school students. Prior to attending Dr. Anseth’s Distinguished Research Lecture, students joined Dr. Anseth and several of her graduate students and post-doctoral researchers for an interactive laboratory tour. During the tour, students learned how to use pipettes, viewed animal stem cells and neurons under special microscopes, and helped create a Ralphie the Buffalo-shaped hydrogel. The activities were the perfect prelude to the evening lecture and left quite an impression on participating students, many of whom expressed an interest in pursuing science-related careers.