Solving for X, Episode 5: The Adaptable Problem-Solving Future of a STEM Workforce - a podcast by Advanced Technology Academic Research Center (ATARC)

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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 “Federal Fangirl”. 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.


Links:


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


Connect with Heidi:


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


Connect with Nina and Chris:



Nina Bianchi:



LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianchininafuture/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NinaFuture



Christopher Crist: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-crist-a1544a135/


Episode Highlights:



  • 1:45 The future worker is the most diverse and most impacted by the mental health and climate crisis.

  • 2:45 How do we reach people at a younger age to help shape the future STEM workforce?

  • 6:00 The cradle to career journey begins with early childhood education.

  • 10:35 Talent planning for Millennials as trisector athletes.

  • 11:50 The kindergartener today will be the scientist taking care of you when you’re old!

  • 12:15 What it means to be a “Federal Government Fan Girl”

  • 17:05 How do we incentivize our benefits package and invest in our workforce?

  • 19:10 How does workforce experience impact the customer experience?

  • 24:00 Socially conscious and mission driven will be the new generation of worker

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