Since 1982, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport has taken an active role to improve the pre-college science background of disadvantaged students by soliciting federal and private funds to sponsor summer enrichment programs. To demonstrate its commitment to increase the quantity and improve the quality of science education for pre-college and college students grades K-16, LSUHSC-S has forged partnership links with the Caddo Parish School System, the Sci-Port Discovery Center, the Biomedical Research Foundation, and all state colleges/universities. Each partner in the pipeline has agreed to provide one or more of the necessary components – students, space, structured enrichment programs, research activities, or funds – to ensure that the partnership links succeed.