What to know
- Using public health examples in STEM education can increase student learning.
- CDC 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
CDC 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.
CDC'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 CDC is supported by the CDC. 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 CDC lesson plans, apps, and activities to incorporate public health into STEM classrooms. They can also apply for CDC's teacher training programs and encourage their students to apply for student camps.
Resources
STEM Resources at CDC [512 KB]: A list of CDC resources for educators, students, and public health professionals.