THE SCENE: The West End (Atlanta, GA)
It has been discovered that there are several socio-economic issues within the
West End Community that creates significant health disparities among its
residents.  And we want to know why!

THE INVESTIGATION
Using statistical data provided by the DaVita Website, students began to
investigate this mystery through exploratory research.  As they learn about the
valuable resources that are located in their own back yards, students will
discover what types of careers and skill sets they need to fix what's wrong in
their community.
S.T.E.M. CAREER DISCOVERY
The CSI Unit is a program designed to introduce underserved and
underrepresented students to science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (S.T.E.M.) careers and industries.

Through this exercise, students will learn to ask thought-provoking questions
during the discovery process of their investigation:
1.  What services are available and needed in our community?
2.  Who uses and who needs these services?
3.  Where are theses services made available or where should they be made
available?
2.  How often are these services used or needed?
3.  When are these services used or needed?
4.  How much do these services cost?
5.  What do these services do for members of our community and how many
do they truly serve or will serve?
6.  Why are these servcies available or needed in our community?

Using the PACE EH tasklist (CDC), the CIGS Strategic Organizational Growth
Model, tips from STEM-career specialists and their own basic S.T.E.M. skills,
students will investigate potential causes of environmental and socio-economic
issues that could be diminishing their community's "quality of life": pollutants or
imbalances in their land, air, water, food, health & wellness, and culture.  In the
end, students will gain insight into the types of careers, services and skills sets
needed to help make their neighborhoods safer and healthier.
CSI: Community, Science & Innovation Investigative Teams
Community-based S.T.E.M. Research & Discovery Activities
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CSI TRAINING SCHEDULE

We will begin registering for the
FY2011 training series in February.
Training sessions will be held on
Saturday mornings.  

Training sessions will be held at the
Atwood Community Gardens Site.

More info coming soon.