COVID-19 Response Initiative
STEM Careers Coalition brings industry leading STEM conversations to the forefront, including how professionals are pivoting their skills to meet the crisis head-on. Interested in sharing your story? Contact us.
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The Mission
Meet the needs of students and educators where they are--and will need to be in the future--to support our growing economy and workforce. Please join us in sharing how non-profits, corporations and industries are pivoting to meet COVID-19 needs. Our focus is on the three following pillars:
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SHARING STEM Careers that Meet COVID-19 Response Needs
We are amplifying how STEM professionals are pivoting their skills to meet the needs of the COVID-19.
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DEMONSTRATING the flexibility of STEM Skills
We are illustrating the dynamic nature of STEM and how they can adapt to evolving workplace needs.
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INSPIRING students through demonstrations of innovative thinking
We are connecting the dots between the application of problem-solving skills to innovating solutions to important real-world challenges.
COVID-19 Response Initiative
STEM Careers Coalition brings top industry STEM conversations to the forefront, spotlighting how professionals are pivoting their skills to meet the current community needs. Interested in sharing your story, contact us.
COVID-19 Solution Seeker
Global Clinical Team Leader, Sanofi
Because elderly people’s immune systems are less responsive to standard vaccines, Lee-Jah developed a new influenza shot to boost respiratory health in the elderly and help free up room and resources in hospitals for COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19 Solution Seeker
Director of Clinical Development, Sanofi
Working on the development of vaccinations for infectious diseases at one of the world’s leading vaccine manufacturers, Guy and his colleagues have rallied their years of experience to help create a new coronavirus vaccine in record time.
COVID-19 Solution Seeker
Process Engineer, GAF
When the coronavirus pandemic brought uncertainty to manufacturing plants nationwide and forced employees to work remotely, Lauren found new virtual ways to help these essential facilities operate and troubleshoot problems.
COVID-19 Solution Seeker
Maintenance Electrician, GAF
As an expert in “keeping the machine running” at a manufacturing plant, Tyler channeled his experience performing preventative maintenance checks to help stop the spread of COVID-19 with new safety precautions at his facility.
COVID-19 Solution Seeker
Cargo Control Lead, Boeing Dreamlifter Ops
By skillfully managing the air freight shipping of necessary PPE materials, Mike has helped quickly supply over 4 million pieces of PPE to medical organizations around the world who require these resources to safely fight the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Solution Seeker
Additive Manufacturing Technical Designer, Boeing
After Boeing committed to donating 40,000 fully assembled face shields to essential workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic, Howard and colleagues pivoted to accelerate the production process to ensure this urgent goal was met.
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Senior Policy Advisor, American Petroleum Institute
With expertise in addressing community concerns about environmental health issues, Uni is drawing on her knowledge to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, finding ways to reduce transmission in community areas and workplaces.
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Senior Researcher, Microsoft
To help support precision medicine in clinical settings during the pandemic, Grace uses data science methods to research and identify genetic, biologic, and environmental factors that help in tracking and treating the virus.
Content Contributors
These companies represent a contribution of Solution Seeker videos in the Covid-19 Response section of the site to add a diverse perspective on STEM industry solutions to the global challenge.
GAF
GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America, and as a Standard Industries company, part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world. GAF is committed to empowering its people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation throughout its comprehensive portfolio of roofing and waterproofing solutions for residential and commercial properties, as well as for civil engineering applications.
Horizon Therapeutics
Horizon defines their success by a different set of numbers: the number of lives touched, the number of lives changed, the number of lives saved. Their drive to deliver breakthrough therapies comes from a deep understanding of the patient journey. These patients’ courage inspires listening, collaboration and the building of communities. That’s why, at their core, Horizon believes science and compassion must work together to transform lives.
Sanofi
Sanofi is a global healthcare leader, providing solutions in 100 countries around the world focusing on specialty care, vaccines, general medicine, and consumer healthcare. Sanofi is dedicated to being a health journey partner that empowers individuals and communities to thrive sustainably, while driving innovation to help improve access to healthcare and close treatment gaps.
COVID-19 School & Industry News and Conversations
Boeing
First batch of 3D-printed face shields being prepared for shipment
Microsoft
Responding to COVID-19 together
Discovery Education
EdTech
How to Prepare and Support Educators Teaching from Home
Quartz
The coronavirus pandemic is reshaping education
NAM
Economic and Operation Impacts of COVID-19 to Manufacturers
TechLearningMagazine
SCS Partners with Discovery Education to Offer New Virtual Learning Resources
Discovery Education
Explore STEM Connect, an interdisciplinary K-8 resource that enhances core curriculum, connects students to real-world challenges and brings STEM to life. Inspired by the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.