Ahearn Educator Program
June 13-15, 2023
Faculty of the School of Health Professions will lead two on-campus toolkit workshops designed to provide knowledge and activities that help Texas high school educators implement innovative learning experiences to encourage discovery and build skills in the health science disciplines.
The toolkits provides an easy-to-implement cost effective didactic and/or applied exercises that can be adapted easily in any Texas high school.
Each educator who pariticpates in a live workshop will receive one CEC per hour (after verification of participation).
Eligibility and Registration
Live workshops are open for registration to all Texas STEM educators in private, public or charter high schools or home schools at the secondary level.
After successful registration and verification, educators will receive final confirmation of their acceptance.
Space is limited for each workshop, so please make sure you can attend the entire workshop of your choice. Participants will receive continuing education credit for their complete participation for all workshops. On-campus workshops include parking, lunch, and an award for complete participation.
Housing, lodging and other expenses are not covered and are the responsibility of the participant.
The Cytogenetic Technology workshop is full, but you may still register for the waiting list. Histotechnology has added a second workshop on 6/15 which is still open.
Introduction to Fixation Using Common Household Items
Histotechnology
On-Campus #1 Tuesday, June 13 & #2 Thursday June 15
Histotechnology
On-Campus #1 Tuesday, June 13 & #2 Thursday June 15
Facilitator Dr. Toysha Mayer
On-Campus Workshops 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Participants 5-8
Cost $0; workshop funded through a grant with no cost to participants
Includes Parking, lunch, $250 stipend*
Continuing Education Hours 8 with full participation
Abstract
The Histotechnology Program teaches students the many different tests used in disease diagnosis using the microscope. This is accomplished by a series of steps using chemicals, dyes, and instruments to perform the tests. The first of which is Fixation. This lab will demonstrate the reaction of protein egg whites when treated with a specific fixative from three different simulated fixatives, using household versions. This reaction could then be duplicated in a 8-12 environment using the items at minimal cost to the district. We will also provide a set of 20 slides to the attendees to demonstrate histological testing on various specimens.
* Participants must attend the full day and submit a W9 form. Checks will be mailed after the workshop.
Educational Goals
1. Introduction to the field and profession: participants will gain a basic understanding of histology in patient care as part of the patient’s care team.
2. Demonstrating basic fixation rates will help to enhance how basic sciences are applied daily in laboratory medicine as well as educate future patients as to the process of tissue diagnosis.
3. To observe the reaction of protein (egg whites) when treated with a specific fixative macroscopically.
4. Provide the educators with a set of 20 slides of various specimens to share observations with their students.
Sample Outline
A. Overview of histology
B. Egg white fixation lab
C. Slide review
D. Lunch
E. Curiuclum Workshop
Cytogenetics: Hands-on with Chromosomes
Cytogenetic Technology
On-Campus Wednesday, June 14
Cytogenetic Technology
On-Campus Wednesday, June 14
Facilitator Dr. Jun Gu
On-Campus Workshop 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Participants 8-10
Cost $0; workshop funded through a grant with no cost to participants
Includes Parking, lunch, $250 stipend*
Continuing Education Hours 8 with full participation
Abstract
The Cytogenetic Technology program has designed and developed a curricular digital module and teacher’s guide titled “Introduction to Human Genetics”. The interactive digital module contains basic information about Human Genetics with emphasis in Cytogenetics. We designed and created videos on chromosome preparation, karyotyping, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH), digital imaging and the animation of DNA structure.
* Participants must attend the full day and submit a W9 form. Checks will be mailed after the workshop.
Educational Goals
- Participants will gain an understanding of how cytogenetics is used in patient care.
- Participants will gain a basic understanding of the techniques required to prepare and analyze human chromosomes as well as insight into the daily life of a clinical laboratory professional.
- Participants will demonstrate their understanding of the above principles by manipulating a virtual fluorescent microscope for FISH signal counting and utilizing an online chromosome analysis practice software to identify and organize chromosomes into a karyogram.
Sample Outline
A. Review of cytogenetics
B. Karyotyping review and lab.
C. Lunch
D. Curiuclum Workshop
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