Welcome to BOOST! Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence!

WHO WE ARE

BOOST (Building Opportunities and Overtures in Science and Technology) is a multidimensional program designed to excite young people about science and inspire them to pursue careers in medicine and related fields. BOOST serves Durham Public Schools students from underrepresented communities including African American, Latinx, and Indigenous students; girls; and students from economically challenged families. BOOST is situated within Duke University School of Medicine’s Multicultural Resource Center. Learn more.

Black STEM Trailblazer – Celebrating 20 Years of Dr. Brenda Armstrong’s BOOST Science Program