Full STEAM Ahead with Medical Research
29:12
Grades: 6 - 12
Video Description: So how does Mother Nature work? That’s the big picture question that immunologist Dr. Kathryn Tristan (Assistant Professor of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine) is always interested in finding more answers to. See science, technology, engineering, and math come together as you explore the scientific process of her work. Investigate the human body; see tools from her laboratory; and learn what it takes to be a pioneering medical researcher.
Type of Video: Interview*
Unique Video ID: Medicine-20**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- How do discoveries happen in the field of Medical Research? After watching the video, brainstorm some of the processes used by Dr. Tristan that can lead to new discoveries. What does it take to be a medical researcher? List some of the character traits you observed during the video.
- Provide the video for students engaged in an independent project focused on medical research.
*Interviews feature extended conversation exploring fascinating topics with fascinating people in the area of study.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
