Bridging the Gap: Preparing STEM Students for Careers in Healthcare
Session Format
Presentation Session (45 minutes)
Target Audience
Secondary Education
Location
Session 4 (PARB 255)
Abstract for the conference program
Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills are important to many healthcare careers. For many entry-level healthcare jobs, a foundation in science and mathematics is required. This session will educate educators on the importance of (STEM) skills in the healthcare industry and provide best practices for inspiring and preparing STEM students to pursue a career in healthcare.
Keywords: STEM, Healthcare, Health, Medicine, Science
Proposal Track
T2: Applied STEM Education
Start Date
3-23-2019 8:30 AM
End Date
3-23-2019 9:15 AM
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Recommended Citation
Hilton-Betton, Tasia PhD, "Bridging the Gap: Preparing STEM Students for Careers in Healthcare" (2019). Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching & Learning Conference (2012-2019). 33.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/stem/2019/2019/33
Bridging the Gap: Preparing STEM Students for Careers in Healthcare
Session 4 (PARB 255)
Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills are important to many healthcare careers. For many entry-level healthcare jobs, a foundation in science and mathematics is required. This session will educate educators on the importance of (STEM) skills in the healthcare industry and provide best practices for inspiring and preparing STEM students to pursue a career in healthcare.
Keywords: STEM, Healthcare, Health, Medicine, Science
