The SASH Lab at Yale Summer Youth Research Program, was a six-week initiative aimed to inspire train the next generation of data scientists, public health researchers, and substance use prevention scientists in New Jersey. The program was held at Essex County College in Newark, New Jersey to be accessible for youth living in New Jersey. Through a hands-on curriculum, participants engaged in projects that addressed the root causes of substance use disorders, particularly in urban communities like Paterson and East Orange, New Jersey. The program was made possible due to funding from the National Institute of Drug Abuse,

Students were exposed to a 6-week curriculum that was taught by SASH Lab staff and expert consultants in data science, social media and health communication, and advocacy. The program included workshops on creating research questions, health messaging, data analysis, and mental health, alongside special guest lectures. Participants also had the opportunity to visit Yale University for campus and lab tours and a community forum that included community leaders from New Jersey to deepen their exposure to academic and professional public health environments.