An exploration of the spine and its role in posture and protection of our central nervous system. Through dissection of a mink and a section of a preserved cow's spinal cord, learn how this structure stacks up against other animals, and why it can be very dangerous if your spine is damaged. 

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An exploration in why we are all different using the dissection of a cow's eye, and a genetics kit! We will look at genetics and inheritance patterns that determine eye color, taste, and other features that make us all unique. 

Funding for this project was provided in part by the Missouri Foundation for Health, a philanthropic organization whose vision is to improve the health of the people in the communities it serves.

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Missouri has no government organization that is responsible for setting and enforcing optician training, certification, or licensing requirements. Since there are a wide range of optical employers, it is not uncommon to find a variety of skill sets among opticians in this state. Some large employers only train opticians in the basics of the job while other employers will provide training that is comprehensive.

Employers will usually arrange for newly hired opticians to be trained by experienced opticians who work in the same office. Some of these employers choose to only train opticians to perform tasks that are very basic including retail sales strategies and minor frame adjustments. It is important for opticians to understand that, in these settings, they may not receive the kind of comprehensive training that comes with certification. 

Some optical employers actively encourage their opticians to voluntarily complete the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and  National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) Certification Examinations. These employers may even offer to pay the fees associated with the exams and reimburse for the costs of review materials.

Check out Alex Haddad's interview below where he discusses his career as a licensed optician! 

NEMO Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is pleased to announce Emilie Maierhofer, BA as their Program Coordinator. Maierhofer will create and develop a

n intensive residential summer seminar (pilot to occur June 2014). The event will attract Missouri undergraduate students preparing to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) or Dental Admission Test (DAT). Maierhofer will establish a local Campus Visit Day for Missouri High School students interested in health careers, and assist with other High School and Middle School programs, while supporting community outreach efforts in the NEMO AHEC 21-county service area.

Maierhofer graduated in 2012 from the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire with a BA in English Education, and a minor in Biology. She is a certified English teacher in the state of Wisconsin and has experience as a counselor, tutor and mentor through numerous student focused programs. At UW- Eau Claire, she served as an Americorps service member through Blugold Beginnings, a program increasing college awareness and preparedness for historically underrepresented students, and worked as an employee of the Eau Claire YMCA.

After college, Maierhofer taught at the Chippewa Valley Technical College and as a substitute teacher in Kirksville, MO.  "I am thrilled to be connecting my background in education, interest in health, and passion for serving individuals and communities through this position," Maierhofer commented.

As the Program Coordinator, Maierhofer will work with the NEMO AHEC staff to enhance, manage, and create resources for undergraduate students and increase the number of health care professionals in medically underserved areas in Missouri.