🚀 As part of the Las Vegas STEM Pipeline Initiative, Dr. Luther Adair second visited Marion Elementary School to engage students in STEM education, promote career awareness, and introduce them to the field of radiology. The visit included interactive reading sessions, discussions about medical imaging, and a broader conversation about STEM pathways.

Objectives of the Visit:

1. STEM Career Awareness: Introduce students to radiology, medical imaging, and broader STEM-related careers.
2. Educational Engagement: Read my book, Learning About X-Rays with Lula and Ethan, to second and fifth graders.
3. Pipeline Awareness: Distribute materials on the Las Vegas STEM Pipeline Initiative, helping students and families explore STEM opportunities.
4. Interactive Learning: Encourage student participation through Q&A, real-world problem-solving, and critical thinking exercises.
5. Mentorship & Role Modeling: Demonstrate that professionals in medicine and STEM fields come from diverse backgrounds and that these careers are achievable.

🚀 Dr. Adams, an anesthesiologist, discusses healthcare careers and pathways to becoming a physician at Red Rock Elementary School, highlighting Nevada’s healthcare accessibility issues and the Las Vegas STEM Pipeline Initiative. The lecture covers medical education, self-motivation, and the impact of social media.

Key Points:

1. Nevada ranks 41st out of 56 in healthcare accessibility due to a shortage of healthcare providers.
2. A collaborative effort to improve healthcare accessibility in Nevada through Las Vegas STEM Pipeline Initiative.
3. The process of evaluating one’s own strengths, weaknesses, and motivations to improve personal and academic performance.
4. The influence of social media on individuals’ self-esteem, confidence, and decision-making processes.
5. The structured process of becoming a doctor, including undergraduate education, medical school, residency, and fellowship.

🚀 Dr. Michael Adams and Dr. Elijah Johnson at Toland International Stem Academy mentoring students on auscultation through the Las Vegas STEM pipeline initiative. This lecture focuses on the importance of auscultation in medical practice, emphasizing the proper use of a stethoscope for heart and lung assessment.

Key Points:

1. Auscultation and its importance in medical practice
2. Proper use of a stethoscope for heart auscultation
3. Understanding heart sounds and their significance
4. The physiological response of the heart to exercise
5. Concepts of tachycardia and bradycardia
6. The relationship between the heart and lungs
7. The role of blood in oxygen transport
8. Healthy habits for maintaining heart and lung health
9. The impact of exercise on cardiovascular health
10. The dangers of smoking on lung health

💡 We have reached 500 students in two months with the help of doctors from the Las Vegas Stem Pipeline initiative.