Clarkson University Receives Grant to Support North Country High School Students' Interest in Clinical Neuroscience
Clarkson University's Institute for STEM Education and the Earl R. and Barbara D. Lewis School of Health Sciences have been awarded a $1.25 million Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIOGMS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The goal of the program, called Building Rural Aspirations In Neuroscience with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (BRAIN-STEM), is to increase rural student interest in pursuing careers in the healthcare professions. Research has shown that individuals who grew up in rural communities are more likely to practice healthcare in rural areas.
The BRAIN-STEM program aims to address barriers that limit student interest and success in healthcare careers. It provides local 9th-12th grade students and high school teachers with five-day summer camps and an afterschool program focused on exploring neuroscience. The program covers topics such as addiction and concussion, offering content knowledge, problem-solving skills, and an introduction to the research process through inquiry-based learning. The program also emphasizes the importance of community and mentorship, with Clarkson University student and faculty mentors serving as near-peer mentors and role models for the high school participants.
Led by Katie Kavanagh, Director of the Institute of STEM Education, Lenn Johns, Dean of the Earl R. and Barbara D. Lewis School of Health Sciences, and Robert Dowman, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychology, the BRAIN-STEM program involves faculty and clinicians from across the campus and community. The curriculum will be widely disseminated, allowing educators nationwide to integrate it into their teaching. The program aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards and incorporates metacognitive skills known to improve academic performance.
In conclusion, the grant received by Clarkson University will support the BRAIN-STEM program, which aims to foster the interest of North Country high school students in clinical neuroscience. By providing educational opportunities and mentorship, the program seeks to increase the number of healthcare professionals in rural areas and improve the overall health of rural communities.
Implications of Clarkson University's Grant for New Businesses in the Healthcare Sector
The recent $1.25 million grant awarded to Clarkson University's Institute for STEM Education and the Earl R. and Barbara D. Lewis School of Health Sciences is a significant development that could have far-reaching implications for new businesses in the healthcare sector. The grant supports the BRAIN-STEM program, which aims to increase rural student interest in healthcare professions.
Boosting Rural Healthcare
For new healthcare businesses, particularly those operating in or targeting rural areas, the program could lead to an increased pool of potential employees. Research indicates that individuals raised in rural communities are more likely to practice healthcare in such areas. Therefore, the program's success could result in a higher number of healthcare professionals in rural areas, potentially benefiting new businesses in these regions.
Impacting Education and Training
The BRAIN-STEM program's emphasis on neuroscience education and training could also influence the focus of new healthcare businesses. The program's curriculum, which covers topics such as addiction and concussion, could shape the services and treatments these businesses offer.
In conclusion, the grant received by Clarkson University and the resulting BRAIN-STEM program could significantly impact new healthcare businesses, particularly in rural areas. By boosting the number of rural healthcare professionals and influencing healthcare education and training, the program could shape the future of the healthcare sector.
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