NMSU will be hosting the inaugural Learn-A-Palooza: A STEAMH+ - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, Health and more - Science Block Party on Saturday, March 2, 2024, designed to engage families in NMSU college exploration with STEAMH+ hands-on activities. The event will include indoor and outdoor interactive career and learning sessions, games, information booths, presentations, a K-12 student parade, as well as informational sessions from members around our local and extended communities.
For more information please contact:
Dr. Karen Kopera-Frye,
Undergraduate Coordinator
Phone: 575-646-3526
Office: CHSS 303
Email: kfrye@nmsu.edu
Ways to participate:
If you are interested in joining in on the fun and showcasing your department, program or organization learn about the three participation options we have:
- Indoor Activities: Interactive STEAMH+ learning experiences for PK-12 students that involve hands-on activities/experiments (5-20 mins. long). Indoor activities will be able to select a two hour time block.
- Outdoor Activities: This includes games/demonstrations which could also include information about university programs, STEAM H+, community resources, and services that support families. Outdoor activities should expect to run through the entire event.
- Outdoor Information/Community Resource Station: This would apply to all registrants not providing an activity but instead providing information/resources (Ex: Printed materials highlighting community resources your organization provides)
If you are interested in joining in on the fun and showcasing your department, program or organization please be prepared to answer the following questions:
- Contact Name and Email (This is the person who can answer logistics questions for the event)
- Type of space needed:
- Indoor Activities: Interactive STEAMH+ learning experiences for PK-12 students that involve hands-on activities/experiments (5-20 mins. long). Indoor activities will be able to select a two hour time block.
- Please describe what you have planned for your interactive activity/event area. Please be prepared for at least 200 students.
- Which time block would you prefer to conduct your activity? (Please prepare for at least 200 students)
- Outdoor Activities: This includes games/demonstrations which could also include information about university programs, STEAM H+, community resources, and services that support families. Outdoor activities should expect to run through the entire event.
- Does the type of ground surface, matter? (Dirt/Soft versus Hard/concrete)
- Do you need a tent?
- 10x10
- 10x20
- No tent needed
- If selected, please describe the type of space needed-including dimensions. (Ex: 10x20 open space, 40x40 for animals, etc.)
- Will you need access to water or electric?
- Yes
- No
- Outdoor Information/Community Resource Station: This would apply to all registrants not providing an activity but instead providing information/resources (Ex: Printed materials highlighting community resources your organization provides)
- Will you be handing out swag/freebie items?
- Yes
- What kinds of items and/or branding will be provided? Please list logos/names of products.
- No
- Yes
- Will you be providing any free food and/or drink items?
- Providing food service
- Do you have a food service permit?
- Yes: Please email to hest@nmsu.edu
- No: Please visit https://www.env.nm.gov/foodprogram/retail-food-application/
- Do you have a food service permit?
- Providing pre-packaged food
- None
- Providing food service
The Department of Public Health Sciences has three minors students can complete.
Minors Offered
Public Health Sciences
Gerontology
US-Mexico Border Health Issues
The Collaborative Minor of CAST (Child Advocacy Studies).
Thanks for considering New Mexico State University’s Public Health Education undergraduate program. We are one of only a handful of programs that are accredited by our two national professions–SOPHE and AAHE. Public Health Education is an exciting, growing profession. When one considers that almost all of our major health problems are caused by lifestyle and behavior, educating the community about healthy lifestyles, behaviors, and decisions is critical.
Students new to NMSU or those still working on their General Education and department pre-requisites are considered Pre-Public Health students. Students must apply to the Bachelor program in order to take the 4000 level program courses.