Thursday, October 17, 2013

Math and Science in the Field of Health Care

Marian University's Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) program is pleased to announce our second program in the "Math and Science in My Daily Job"series. Please mark your calendars for:

Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Marian University Stayer Center 8:30 AM - Noon.
PRESENTED BY: Northeast Wisconsin Area Health Education Center - NEWAHEC
 
The mission of NEWAHEC is to enhance access to quality health care, particularly primary and preventive care, for the under-served population in northeastern Wisconsin. Through the prudent use of available resources, we achieve our mission primarily through the education of present and future health professionals, by developing creative partnerships with academic institutions and community organizations..

UBMS students will spend the morning exploring the areas of Clinical Lab Science and Forensic Science; Therapy; and Radiology & Diagnostic Instrumentation.  Each unit will also involve several hands-on activities.  There will be a snack break!

Health care careers that will be covered include:  Medical Lab Tech, Forensic Psychologist, Athletic Trainer, Respiratory Therapist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, and Radiologic Technologist - just to name a few!

UBMS career exploration presentations serve to help our students gain knowledge and appreciation for math and science in a variety of areas.  Ideally, pursuit of a career in health care will be the path for some of our students.

This is a required program for all of our students.  Parents are invited to attend, but UBMS staff request notification of parents and/or additional guests attending for planning purposes.

Students are asked to please inform Tracy if unable to attend this event and a make-up assignment will be given.

 



Tuesday, October 8, 2013

"Math and Science in Firefighting"

By: Tracy Abler

UBMS is pleased to announce that the first program in the "Math and Science in My Daily Job"series is scheduled for:
Wednesday, October 23rd at Marian University Stayer Auditorium from 6-7 PM.
PRESENTED BY: Firefighter/Paramedic, Carl Bahr, from the Fond du Lac Fire Department
Carl has been on the Fond du Lac Fire Department for the past 9-1/2 years.  He received his Associates Degree from Fox Valley Tech for firefighting and then devoted an additional year to become a certified paramedic on the national registry. 

Students will have the opportunity to learn how math, chemistry, and physics are applied in: flame length and height, engine pump pressure, water volume in hose, flow rates, friction loss, rate of fire spread, spread distance, weather factors, burnt area and perimeter, among many other concepts.  Additionally, Carl will demonstrate how math and science is used as a paramedic.

Carl's presentation will be about 45 minutes in length.  Following the presentation, students and their families will have the opportunity to see and tour fire and rescue vehicles in the Stayer parking lot.  Students are encouraged to ask questions of the Fire Department personnel present - and offer a word of thanks for their life saving work.

Do we have a firefighter or paramedic in the making among our students??  UBMS will help you get there!

For additional information:
(920) 923-8959


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