Strategies for Advancing STEM Education Partnerships

At a glance

  • CDC develops strategic partnerships with federal and private sector partners to advance STEM education and public health.
  • These partnerships help raise awareness about the value of public health careers and inspire the next generation.

Overview

Advancing STEM education is crucial for building a competent future public health workforce. Partnerships among federal and private sectors, academic institutions, and community organizations play an important role in promoting public health careers.

Through STEM partnerships, we

  • Engage in Outreach about public health careers.
  • Foster Interest in STEM and public health.
  • Support Educators with resources and training in public health STEM.
  • Align Initiatives with partners to align STEM priorities.
  • Support Events with STEM programs to engage with the community.
  • Involve the Community in public health STEM events.
  • Develop and Implement Programs that introduce public health concepts.