STEEPStudent and Teacher Education
Enhancement Program
PurposeDevelop a comprehensive program for students, teachers, Mayo physicians, scientists, and staff to address the opportunity gap
Purpose:Provide students who may not be considering
medical careers, the opportunity to become familiar with them.
Show students the skills they will need for these careers.
Highlight resources available to them in their school and community
Purpose con’tExpose teachers to the opportunities
available in these same fields and enhance their ability to advise and counsel their students.
Promote positive relationships between Mayo staff, high school teachers, students and the community.
Initial Program GoalsDevelop a Pilot Program that:
Introduces students and teachers from Century High School to Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic resources and careers.
Introduces teachers and students to new technology, research methods and resources through a 4-week interactive program.
Initial Program Goals, cont.Launch the Pilot Program during the
summer of 2008Evaluate the Pilot Program and
develop additional program components
Obtain support to implement the full program in 2009
2008 Pilot Program ComponentsEstablish a Century High School –
Mayo Clinic partnershipSelection of 9 students by Century
Teachers and Principal.Selection of 4 teachers by Century
Principal.
2008 Pilot Program ComponentsMayo Clinic provides educational and research opportunities during July 21 - August 15, 2008
Year long academic support.
Week 1Professional DevelopmentPatient centered careMayo Clinic historyCommunication – presentation skillsCase scenarios on workforce situationsPeople skills in the workplaceProfesseionalism (dress and attitude)Networking opportunities
Week 2Allied Health CareersCytogenetics (FISH and ChromosomesMelecular Biology
Hands on opportunities to run DNA gelsHematologyMicrobiologyResearch Laboratories
Week 3Research and Mayo Medical LabsRespiratory TherapyEmergency Rooms and ProcedurePhysical Therapy and Athletic TrainingSimulation Laboratory
Opportunity to experience “simulated” emergency scenarios
Week 4Resources
Define opportunities for continued growthAllied Health Career optionsComputer use in a professional organization
(blogs and face-book)
Future Program ComponentsCoordination with Career Awareness ProgramsScience Symposia
Two hour weekday evening programsSix hour Saturday programSelected TopicsTeacher enrichmentCME equivalentFour to six a year
Summer Research OpportunitiesTeachers and students work 4-8 weeks in a research
labSRP, summer research program
Future Program ComponentsExploring Post
Students gain practical experience in science and medical careers
Engage in activities that emphasize life skills, citizenship, character
Education and LeadershipTeacher In-service Training
Twice a year workshops for teachersStudent Tours
Custom tours of Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic labs
Future Program ComponentsScience Outreach Program
Teachers and students utilize some of the educational resources available at Mayo Clinic
Distance Learning Initiative: Two-way video into the classroom
Student mentoring programResearch Assistance Program: Information
gathering service for teachers
Funding HHMI, NSF, NIH
Compared to 2008In 2008, students worked for 4 weeks while
in 2009, students worked for 6 weeks
Students were paid for time from 9:00 – 3:00 in 2008 9:00 – 12:00 in 2009
Teachers were paid in 2008 but volunteered in 2009.
ItineraryAugust 3 – 5
Introduction / ProfessionalismMolecular Biology LaboratoriesOther Labs – Clinical and Research
August 10-12 Cell Biology Laboratory and AnalysisRespiratory TherapySimulation Center
Target StudentsFreshmen and Sophomores preferably
(occasional juniors).Students show an aptitude for college but have
not yet chosen Honors or AP courses.Students are usually the first in their family to
consider college.Students have no direct contact with
professional organizations such as Mayo and no obvious opportunity to explore them.
Students should represent all groups of students in need of this experience
Things we would like to add1. Begin with a week at High School in
order to lay some of the groundwork for the science and math needed to understand some of the procedures seen at Mayo Clinic.
2. Prepare for proper dress code – grant money?
3. Return the program to it’s original length and time.
4. Honorarium for “volunteer” teachers.5. Expansion to Mayo and JM students.
During the YearStudents will continue to meet with volunteer
teachers through the year in order to support them as they decide to take Honors/AP level courses.
Maintain the relationships and mentorships that were built during the summer experience in order to support these students as they move toward their educational and career goals.
STEEP 2010We have connected with teachers and
students involved in an ESL summer school program. This allows us to prepare students prior to the experience of STEEP. It also will allow for additional follow up and for involvement of all three high schools in Rochester.
Student preparationDay 1 – AnatomyDay 2 – BiochemistryDay 3 – NutritionDay 4 – DiseaseDay 5 – Genetics and biotechnologyDay 6 – Continue biotechnology and tour
University of Minnesota Rochester college programs
Followed By3 week program in August as has been done
in past years – planned for July 26 – August 12
Students will meet for 4 days each week (12 days total) from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM
Follow-up with students in ESL and biology classes during the 2010-11 school year and maintain connections and relationships
Why was STEEP such a wonderful experience?Students were exposed to professional careers.
Students were exposed to professional behavior and protocol.
Students formed relationships with both Mayo professionals and teaching staff.
Students received both guidance and encouragement in educational choices and requirements for college and other career paths.
Students were given confidence and support in science and
math class at higher levels than they were currently taking.
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