04/22/2026
Earlier this semester, the WISH Outreach Committee brought hands-on science and health experiences to young learners through 2 events:
At Girl Scout World Thinking Day, Dr. Heather Livengood, Alma Mattocks, and Michelle Sandrey guided scouts through warm-ups, stretching, and conversations about careers in athletic training and health sciences.
One week later at WVU Merit Badge University, scouts explored 12 healthcare professions, from medicine and pharmacy to speech-language pathology. They got to interact with an Anatomage Table, simulation mannequins, and a robotic surgical simulator, with 19 student volunteers serving as mentors along the way.
3 years running, WISH has sponsored this badge. Because inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals starts long before college.