The Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's nationwide signature activity. While primarily a fund-raising event, Relay's theme is "a celebration of life," honoring cancer survivors as well as paying tribute to those who have not survived cancer in each community.

The Relay For Life is a fun-filled 18-24 hour event in which teams of eight or more people raise money in advance and agree to keep one member strolling, walking, or running on the track at all times. Teams come from businesses, churches, schools, community organizations and families. Relay participants develop a strong emotional involvement in the event and almost unanimously rate it as a tremendous team-building effort.

BUSA has sponsored teams and raised thousands of dollars for this important cause.

In past years, BUSA members have taught the 10 week spring session courses "Topics in Biology" and "Genetics" to great attendance from high school students from five New England states. The curriculum of the courses includes topics not encountered in high school biology. If you're interested in being a teacher please e-mail the BUSA Executive Committee.

BUSA members have also been very involved in the Science Project Mentors program organized by the Public Service Center.

Science Projects at MIT increases enthusiasm about science and academic success among minority teenagers. Participating 8th-graders work on projects of their choice with MIT mentors, present those projects to family and friends, and even enter them in science fairs. The program includes cool science demos, lunches, and field trips, as well as materials for the science projects. It's fun, and it works!

The Science Projects at MIT program was started with students from several high schools in the area. In the recent past, the program has been opened to students in the 8th grade as well. Science Projects at MIT is currently only open to students in participating schools.

Students participating in Science Projects at MIT will meet each Saturday with MIT student mentors who will help them work on a science project of their choice. The program is free; and we pay for project materials, bus or T fare, lunch, and any field trips. MIT is interested in helping middle school students enjoy science success.