What to know
- Using public health examples in STEM education can increase student learning.
- ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø resources help students apply STEM concepts and see how STEM fits in their daily lives.
- Expanding the use of public health examples in STEM can spark early interest in STEM careers.
Purpose
Teaching public health can help students achieve academic excellence. It can also help them make healthy choices and informed decisions about their health. This early engagement in applied STEM can also open doors to more STEM career options.
What we've accomplished
ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø provides a range of quality resources to bring public health into the STEM classroom. We also offer training programs for teachers and students of all ages. Resources and trainings are designed to teach STEM concepts using public health content. This fosters educational excellence and builds pathways to public health careers.
ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's STEM resources:
- Connect real-life public health examples with STEM concepts.
- Increase awareness of real-life application of public health issues.
- Encourage interdisciplinary learning and innovation.
- Use diverse characters to help youth see themselves in the scenarios.
- Equip students with problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Showcase a range of STEM professionals in public health.
Through partnerships, we are expanding the reach of our resources and training offerings.

How it's funded
STEM at ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø is supported by the ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø. It helps ensure that STEM educators and students have access to STEM resources that include public health examples.
Get involved
We invite educators, students, and other exploring opportunities in public health to use our STEM resources. Educators can use ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø lesson plans, apps, and activities to incorporate public health into STEM classrooms. They can also apply for ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's teacher training programs and encourage their students to apply for student camps.
Contacts
For questions or support regarding ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's STEM resources, contact us at [email protected].
Resources
STEM Resources at ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø [512 KB]: A list of ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø resources for educators, students, and public health professionals.