UW School of Medicine Faculty Thrivecast
Community Partnership in Educational Spaces
Dr. Estell Williams (Surgery; Executive Director, Center for Workforce Inclusion and Healthcare System Equity) highlights the work being done in the WIHSE program and provides advice for folks wanting to engage with community partners in educational spaces for STEM careers. Engage learners as early as third grade, understanding the diversity of their needs to ensure the best chance of long term success. Focus on sustainability of the program through publishing and grant funding, build a strong team to create evidence-based curriculum, and never underestimate the curiosity, intelligence, and growth students will demonstrate as a result of these educational opportunities.
View the episode transcript here.
Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)
Dr. Estell Williams (Surgery; Executive Director, Center for Workforce Inclusion and Healthcare System Equity) highlights the work being done in the WIHSE program and provides advice for folks wanting to engage with community partners in educational spaces for STEM careers. Engage learners as early as third grade, understanding the diversity of their needs to ensure the best chance of long term success. Focus on sustainability of the program through publishing and grant funding, build a strong team to create evidence-based curriculum, and never underestimate the curiosity, intelligence, and growth students will demonstrate as a result of these educational opportunities.
View the episode transcript here.
Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)