Solving for X, Episode 5: The Adaptable Problem-Solving Future of a STEM Workforce

Published: Oct. 13, 2022, 1:33 p.m.

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Is it possible that as younger workers shift from role to role, this might be a net positive for teams and organizations? This week Nina and Chris sit down with Heidi Halvarson, Philanthropy Program Manager with the Medtronic Foundation and self-proclaimed \\u201cFederal Fangirl\\u201d. As a leader in the non-profit sector, Heidi brings a unique, sector switching cross-sectional perspective on the next generation of problem solvers, federal leaders, and STEM subject matter experts. Join us as Heidi explores what X means in the future of more creative, adaptive, fluid, and equitable STEM workforce development.

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Links:

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Medtronic Foundation: https://foundation.medtronic.com/us-en/index.html

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Connect with Heidi:

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidijedlickahalvarson

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Connect with Nina and Chris:
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\\nNina Bianchi:
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\\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianchininafuture/
\\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/NinaFuture
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\\nChristopher Crist: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-crist-a1544a135/

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Episode Highlights:

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  • 1:45 The future worker is the most diverse and most impacted by the mental health and climate crisis.
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  • 2:45 How do we reach people at a younger age to help shape the future STEM workforce?
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  • 6:00 The cradle to career journey begins with early childhood education.
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  • 10:35 Talent planning for Millennials as trisector athletes.
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  • 11:50 The kindergartener today will be the scientist taking care of you when you\\u2019re old!
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  • 12:15 What it means to be a \\u201cFederal Government Fan Girl\\u201d
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  • 17:05 How do we incentivize our benefits package and invest in our workforce?
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  • 19:10 How does workforce experience impact the customer experience?
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  • 24:00 Socially conscious and mission driven will be the new generation of worker
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