NIHF® STEM High School

1. NIHF® STEM High School HPAC

2. Health Professions Affinity Community (HPAC) • Have an interest in extending the connection to, and preparing for, a career in the health professions. • Offers a range of academic and community-based experiences. • Aims at empowering learners to take charge of their academic and career development, as well as make a difference in the health of their local community.

3. Learner Commitments to HPAC • Be a positive ambassador and role model • Have a strong desire to help our community. • Have an interest in a health profession. • Have good attendance. • Attend HPAC meetings. • Research local health related issues. • Develop an action plan (a project). • Collaborate with other learners, NEOMED students, NEOMED professionals, The University of Akron professionals, and other community members. • Participate in the presentation of learning at NEOMED’s Scholar’s Day in the Spring.

4. Benefits of Joining HPAC • Collaboration with peers and professionals • Networking with Professionals • Enhance 21st century skills • Mentoring • Summer opportunities • Volunteer opportunities • Recognition and awards

5. How does music therapy affect residents with Alzheimer’s disease?

6. “I’ll be there”: Teen Depression

7. The Silent Killer: Raising Awareness about Sickle Cell Anemia Sickle Cell Sickle Cell Diagnosis: Diagnosis: When sickle cell becomes more severe, symptoms are: • Paleness • Fatigue • rapid heat rate • shortness of breath • fatigue • yellowing of eyes and skin ( jaundice) Pain “episodes” or “crises” is another symptom which can vary in severity, the length of time they occur, and how often they occur. When sickle cell becomes more severe, symptoms are: • Paleness • Fatigue • rapid heat rate • shortness of breath • fatigue • yellowing of eyes and skin ( jaundice) Pain “episodes” or “crises” is another symptom which can vary in severity, the length of time they occur, and how often they occur. According to Board, A.D.A.M. Editorial, “Sickle cell anemia is a disease passed down through families in which red blood cells form an abnormal sickle or crescent shape. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body and are normally shaped like a disc.” Sickle cell anemia affects more than 70,000 Americans while about 2 million Americans have the sickle cell trait. According to Board, A.D.A.M. Editorial, “Sickle cell anemia is a disease passed down through families in which red blood cells form an abnormal sickle or crescent shape. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body and are normally shaped like a disc.” Sickle cell anemia affects more than 70,000 Americans while about 2 million Americans have the sickle cell trait. Sickle cell trait and Sickle cell disease are diagnosed with a blood test called a hemoglobin electrophoresis. Sickle cell trait can be diagnosed before birth and during routine screenings for newborns at the hospital. Sickle cell trait and Sickle cell disease are diagnosed with a blood test called a hemoglobin electrophoresis. Sickle cell trait can be diagnosed before birth and during routine screenings for newborns at the hospital. Symptoms: Symptoms: Treatment: Treatment: Sickle cell trait Sickle cell trait Signs of having the disease usually occur during the first 5 months in newborns. The first symptom of sickle cell disease is swelling in the hands and feet along with a fever. People with sickle cell disease can also have chest syndrome. This is when they have severe abdominal and chest pain, cough, fever, and trouble breathing. Signs of having the disease usually occur during the first 5 months in newborns. The first symptom of sickle cell disease is swelling in the hands and feet along with a fever. People with sickle cell disease can also have chest syndrome. This is when they have severe abdominal and chest pain, cough, fever, and trouble breathing. Having a sickle cell trait means you one single sickle cell gene and one normal. Finding out if you have the sickle cell trait is very hard because there isn’t any symptoms for it; however, you can still pass the trait to your children. If both parents have a sickle trait, which means there’s a 50% their child can have the sickle trait or a 25% their child will have sickle cell disease. Having a sickle cell trait means you one single sickle cell gene and one normal. Finding out if you have the sickle cell trait is very hard because there isn’t any symptoms for it; however, you can still pass the trait to your children. If both parents have a sickle trait, which means there’s a 50% their child can have the sickle trait or a 25% their child will have sickle cell disease. Teenagers with sickle cell are often prescribed folic acid. It’s a vitamin that helps the body produce new red blood cells. Penicillin or other antibiotics are also prescribed to help prevent infections. Pain medicines, rest, and extra fluids can help manage some pain crises at home while severe ones are treated at the hospital with intravenous fluids. Teenagers with sickle cell are often prescribed folic acid. It’s a vitamin that helps the body produce new red blood cells. Penicillin or other antibiotics are also prescribed to help prevent infections. Pain medicines, rest, and extra fluids can help manage some pain crises at home while severe ones are treated at the hospital with intravenous fluids.

8. Science Olympiad • National nonprofit organization devoted to improving the quality of science education. • A competitive event. • Most events are team competitions requiring teamwork, group planning, and cooperation. The emphasis is on learning, participation, interaction, having fun, and developing team spirit. • These challenging and motivational events are well balanced between the various science disciplines of biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, computers, and technology. There is also a balance between events requiring knowledge of science facts, concepts, processes, skills and application. • Referenced: http://www.ced.osu.edu/scioly/aboutscio.html

9. Learner Commitments to Science Olympiad • Be a positive ambassador and role model. • Have a strong interest in STEM fields. • Be a self-directed learner who enjoys the challenge of competing in science. • Have good attendance. • Attend Science Olympiad practices throughout the year AND Science Olympiad Regional Tournament in March at The University of Akron.

10. Benefits of joining Science Olympiad • Collaboration with peers and professionals • Networking with Professionals • Enhance 21st century skills • Mentoring • Recognition and awards • Having Fun while enriching your science learning!

11. Examples of Science Olympiad Events • Boomilever • Gravity Vehicle • Gliders • MagLev • Human Physiology • Astronomy • Rocks and Minerals