Student Mentorship recipient Lily Fuger works in the Environmental Health Division to measure BPAs in canned foods.
The office oversees STEM projects, internships, fellowships, externships for teachers and the Student Mentorship program.
In collaboration with partners, this office develops programs that encourage students to pursue careers in public health laboratory science. It leads the SHL STEM programs and serves as the liaison for the SHL Ambassador Program.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Presented training and education events for nearly 18,000 people from across the nation, including more than 15,000 from Iowa.
- Hosted 25 STEM events with 1,447 participants and participated in an additional seven STEM events throughout the state with more than 6,000 participants. Originated and continued to support the iExploreSTEM festival held in 29 locations throughout Iowa with 16,350 student participants.
