Northwell Health - Feinstein Institute for Medical Research

Fall 2016

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During the next decade, there will be approximately one million more science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) job openings in the United States than qualified candidates, according to a 2012 report by the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. To prepare students for future success, the Feinstein Institute and the Northwell Health Center for Workforce Readiness have developed three STEM education programs that bolster awareness of STEM curricula and the myriad science- and technology-focused careers forecasted for significant growth in coming years. "The importance of science and STEM education is not always clear to the general public — especially students," said Cynthia Hahn, chief operating officer of the Feinstein Institute. "Science is not something that happens outside of daily life; it's ingrained in our daily lives." One for the Books The Medical Marvels program is a STEM competition for ninth- and tenth-grade students on Long Island that prepares students of varying academic abilities and interests to participate in professional-level, multidisciplinary research. Each year, team members chosen by their schools are challenged with a problem that requires significant research and preparation. The teams compete to solve the problem and support their solution with technology or engineering development, research assessments, and a public policy or communication plan. "These competitions mimic professional research projects and conferences," said Cheryl Davidson, corporate director of the Center for Workforce Readiness at Northwell Health. "To prepare students for the local and national workforces, it's critical we provide these opportunities." Glimpse into Health Care The Feinstein Institute is one of 34 host sites for the Center for Workforce Readiness' SPARK! Challenge Program — a one-day initiative in which high school juniors and seniors shadow clinical and nonclinical STEM and health care professionals. Students participate in hands-on experiences, such as scrubbing for surgery, following a trauma team and meeting with a kidney donor/recipient, among others. STEM for Teachers Educator's Day is a one-day event in which teachers experience a day in the life of a professional working in a science, technology, education or mathematics field. Teachers are encouraged to create project- based curricula that cultivate student awareness of numerous professional opportunities related to STEM education, which include high-growth industries such as information technology, engineering, manufacturing, transportation, energy, health care and the life sciences. Bringing Attention to STEM Careers through Education and Awareness Northwell Health's Feinstein Institute for Medical Research and the Center for Workforce Readiness partner with Long Island schools to prepare students for success in burgeoning STEM-related career fields. "We show kids that science is about discovery before they develop the perception that science is dicult or confusing." — CYNTHIA HAHN, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF THE FEINSTEIN INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH FeinsteinInstitute.org 7 Education

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