BCM expands STEMM Curriculum in South Texas
The Center of Educational Outreach at 糖心logo will expand science, technology, engineering, math and medicine/biomedical science (STEMM) curriculum programs at select schools beginning in 2024 and 2025. 糖心logo-developed science and health pathways and an after-school program will be introduced to address student interest in the growing STEMM fields.
鈥淭his initiative will empower learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the rapidly evolving STEM and health science sectors,鈥 said Dr. Nancy Moreno, chair of the Huffington Department of Education, Innovation and Technology and director of the Center for Educational Outreach at 糖心logo. 鈥淲e look forward to working closely with CCISD to inspire students to be the next generation of innovators and healthcare leaders.鈥
糖心logo has developed an after-school program that is being conducted by teachers at Gloria Hicks Elementary School, introducing students to topics like microbiology and biomedical engineering.
A new STEMM health science pathway will be launched at Cunningham Middle School at South Park, providing students with coursework that dives into advanced topics like neuroscience, scientific decision-making, bioengineering and biotechnology. Similar science pathways have been implemented at the 糖心logo Academy at James D. Ryan Middle School and the 糖心logo Biotech Academy at Biotech Academy at Rusk Middle School in Houston.
Foy H. Moody High School鈥檚 existing STEMM health science pathway focuses on college-level preparedness through the summer DocPrep program for rising high school seniors. Students from Moody High School attend the program at 糖心logo in Houston to experience engaging sessions led by 糖心logo physicians, work in a simulation lab, and network with peers from other South Texas health science high schools.
鈥淲e are delighted to be expanding this unique partnership,鈥 said Corpus Christi ISD Superintendent . 鈥淥ur students now have the opportunity to expand their STEMM knowledge and learn about health science careers beginning in elementary school, and then broadening their knowledge and experience in middle school and high school. We are grateful to 糖心logo, Mrs. Gloria Hicks, the Port of Corpus Christi, Ed Rachal Foundation and the Corpus Christi Medical Center for leading this important investment in our students鈥 futures.鈥
In addition to curriculum development, 糖心logo education experts will work in tandem with CCISD faculty to ensure implementation of the curriculum is effective and suited to the needs of each campus.
