Katherine A. Harris

Katherine A. Harris, B.S.

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Katherine A. Harris, B.S.

Project Manager

Phone

713-226-4543

Email

Katherine.Harris@bcm.edu

Positions

Project Manager: Center for Educational Outreach
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

STEM Specialist at Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk: Center for Educational Outreach
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Addresses

John P. McGovern Campus (Office)
: 2450 Holcombe Blvd., Ste. O138
Houston, TX 77021
United States

Mailing Address (Office)
: One Baylor Plaza, BCM411
Houston, TX 77030
United States

Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk (Office)
: 2805 Garrow St.
Houston, TX 77003
United States

Education

BS from Texas A&M University: College Station, Texas; Biomedical Science

Honors & Awards

Human Energy Award for STEM Education: Chevron Corporation

Robert Noyce Fellow: Baylor College of Medicine

Professional Statement

My goal as a STEM educator is to increase student interest in, and preparedness for STEM studies and careers. After 11 years in public education—as a middle and high school science teacher and a district instructional specialist for science—I recognize the importance of a rigorous, engaging and relevant K-12 STEM curriculum. Throughout, I have worked eagerly with many students, teachers and administrators to transform science education and bring classrooms to life.

My current title is Project Manager and STEM Specialist in the Center for Educational Outreach at Baylor College of Medicine. My primary role is to work directly with the Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk, located in Houston’s East End, to create a unique magnet program focused on the health sciences. I support teachers to ensure the school’s vision is fulfilled, in part by bridging the gaps between K–12 education, health sciences professionals, and industry. I also identify and create opportunities for Rusk students to interact with Baylor College of Medicine’s middle school curriculum and faculty. I am gratified to inspire these young students to pursue educational and extra-curricular experiences that will lead them to careers in STEM, particularly the health sciences.