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.