All healthcare professionals deal with workplace stress, but the coronavirus pandemic has put an unprecedented amount of pressure on the shoulders of medical workers.
At-Home STEMM Education in the Era of Social Distancing
Now that schools throughout the country have closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, students and parents are both adjusting to a new era of online and at-home learning.
The Hidden Costs of Medical School Are a Barrier for Low-Income and First-Generation Students
MCAT registration fees, the cost of travel for interviews, and other medical school-related expenses can pose obstacles for low-income students seeking to enter the profession.
At SMASH Illinois, Underrepresented Students Find Community and Discover STEMM.
The intensive STEMM prep program launched in Illinois last year, in partnership with Illinois Tech, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and SMASH Academy.
CPASS Quarterly Newsletter – Summer 2019
Greetings CPASS supporters and friends!
Welcome to our first ever newsletter. We will be sending these out on a quarterly basis to keep you abreast of what we are doing, as well as to offer a window into developments in STEMM education across Illinois.
5 Tips to Guide Your Med School Application
From advance strategizing to polishing that personal statement, there are simple ways to craft a stand-out application medical school. Completing your med school application is the first step on your journey to the profession, and it's an important one. We've compiled...
The Importance of “Early”
There's no question that STEMM skills are required to succeed in today's job market. And children of all backgrounds need immersion as early as possible to get there. A student's early years are a crucial time: a child's brain develops more than any other time in life...
How to Plan a Summer of STEMM
School may be out, but STEMM learning is still in session. Giving kids a foundation in STEMM can be as simple or as complicated as you like. Every day brings plenty of opportunities to open our children's eyes to science and tech. The following summertime activities...
There’s No “I” in Med School
Now, more than ever, we need doctors who look like their patients.
Study Tips for STEMM Students
Get your free Quick Guide to become a successful S.T.E.M student. You have decided to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering and math. These fields are shaping the future of our world. How you will benefit from this book: Get six awesome study hacks that...
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