The Evidence-to-Impact Podcast

In Part 2 of this episode, Michael Donovan continues the conversation with Dale Kashishian of Health Works Academies and David Garbe of the McKinney Center for STEM Education at the Philadelphia Education Fund on strengthening STEM pathways through deeper collaboration among schools, industry, and policymakers, and aligning education systems with real workforce needs and economic opportunity.

In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Michael Donovan sits down with Dale Keshishian of HealthWorks Academies and David Garbe of the McKinney Center for STEM Education at the Philadelphia Education Fund to unpack the challenges, and opportunities, of building stronger STEM pathways for young people. From early exposure and hands-on learning to representation, mentorship, and community engagement, this conversation explores what it takes to keep students engaged and help them see a future in STEM. The episode also dives into the importance of collaboration across education and industry, the need to rethink traditional career pathways, and how we can better prepare both students and educators for a rapidly evolving workforce.

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