Jul 11, 2024 | Student Development, Uncategorized
We designed an interactive program for underrepresented middle and high school students from our local communities, with the goal to develop a hands-on experience that would familiarize them with public health through the exciting technology of drones. Throughout the week, students thought about how drones are used to protect the public’s health, and as importantly, they thought about how they could be part of keeping their own communities healthy.
Jun 20, 2024 | Student Development
Student experiences in field placements and collaborative projects offer valuable connections for both students and organizations. These experiences provide both groups with the power to impact communities and strengthen the future of the public health workforce.
Jun 29, 2023 | Student Development, Workforce Development
Whether it’s a product of limited staff capacity or barriers faced by potential interns, the problem remains the same: fewer students are gaining hands-on experiential learning in the field of public health… Resulting solutions should account for disparate access to internships—both in-person and virtual—among different student populations.
May 12, 2023 | Health Equity, Racial Equity, Student Development, Uncategorized, Workforce Development
Legislative oversight of higher education may further weaken the public health workforce pipeline and limit the profession’s ability to serve communities.
Jan 17, 2023 | Student Development, Workforce Development
Indiana’s trailblazing Governor’s Public Health Commission, convened 2021-2022, left our state with stark realizations about our public health system, along with actionable recommendations. The Indiana Public Health Association (IPHA) is taking the initiative to invest in students early in their public health careers through our Student Advisory Group, drawing more students into the field and equipping them to be successful when they enter the workforce.
