A select group of 44 Region One Education Service Center (ESC) 8th grade GEAR UP students studied the cardiovascular system in an interactive workbased learning simulation on May 24 at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance.The exclusive learning opportunity is a component of a collaborative program by Region One ESC and the DHR Health Institute for Research and Development.The program, titled the Leaders in the Advancement of Science, Education & Research (LASER), is a rigorous fouryear initiative for students who are interested in pursuing careers in health care, STEM and/ or clinical research. Selected students participate in expansive career preparation ...