Volume 38 Number 1 | February 2024 Phyllis Ingham, EdD, MLS(ASCP)CM, AHI(AMT), ASCLS Today Volunteer Contributor In today’s world that often feels fast-paced and ever-changing, there is a timeless and fundamental need that transcends the boundaries of culture, age, and circumstance—belonging. It is a word that carries with it a profound sense of connection, a…
Volume 38 Number 1 | February 2024 Victoria Roop, MLS(ASCP)CM, ASCLS Today Volunteer Contributor Diversity can mean so many things for so many people. So where do we start? First, let’s dig into the definition. According to the Oxford English Language Dictionary, diversity means, “The state of being diverse, variety.” And “The practice or quality…
Volume 38 Number 1 | February 2024 Cara Bushmaker, MLS(ASCP), ASCLS Today Volunteer Contributor Are you familiar with ChatGPT? I admit I know very little, but since my last encounter, I’ve been inspired to do a little more research. I’ve been aware of artificial intelligence (AI) to various degrees for quite some time. Many advancements…
Volume 38 Number 1 | February 2024 Perry M. Scanlan, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM, Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity President How many professionals have discussed the need for more resources for students in laboratory science? Usually, professionals talk about how hidden the laboratories are from the public eye, or how there is limited funding for educational programs. Our…
Volume 38 Number 1 | February 2024 Elevating All Laboratory Professionals Aymen Saihati, MS, ASCLS Today Volunteer Contributor The importance of cultural transformation in medical laboratories cannot be underestimated within the ever-changing healthcare landscape. With a wealth of expertise spanning more than 10 years, we initiate a revolutionary endeavor with the objective of reinventing the…
Whether you plan to spend a few extra days sightseeing, or you hope to get out during your free time at the 2024 Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference (CLEC), Las Vegas offers countless fun and unique opportunities. Here are just a few activities you might want to check out. 1. Mini Golf You’ll find Twilight Zone…
Advocacy Win in Final Personnel Regulations Published by CMS, Nominations Deadline Extended, ASCLS Awards and Scholarships Season, CLS Journal Updates, Last Chance to Attend CLEC 2024 at the Regular Registration Rate, Check out Upcoming Events, and more. Final Personnel Regulations Published by CMS Influenced by Medical Laboratory Professionals On December 28, 2023, The Centers for…
Foodies attending the 2024 Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference (CLEC) are in luck! Las Vegas buffets are well known for quality food presented in opulent surroundings. They also provide a unique opportunity to sample great food from around the world. Here are five of the most popular buffets in Vegas. Wynn Las Vegas Buffet – The…
Rediscover your passion for teaching and recommit to your mission as an educator at the 2024 Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference (CLEC). At the Closing Keynote, Kantis Simmons, MS, a dynamic STEM education motivational speaker, will redefine the narrative of STEM in education with his presentation, STEM Matters, Because YOU Matter: The Rallying Cry for Today’s…
Explore the true meaning of neurodiversity and dispel common myths at the 2024 Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference (CLEC). During the Plenary Session on Friday, February 23, at 10 am PST, Kayla Steltenkamp, PhD, of Thomas More University, will present Unlocking the Power of Neurodiversity in the Higher Education Classroom: Debunking Myths and Boosting Learning for…