Educational Talent Search
University of Wisconsin-Stout
13 Harvey Hall
Menomonie, WI 54751
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Menomonie, WI 54751
CAREER SPOTLIGHT: NUCLEAR MEDICINE
Have you ever thought about a career in health care, but aren’t sure which
direction to go? Are you interested in technology and the beneficial uses of
radioactive materials? Check out a career in Nuclear Medicine!
Nuclear Medicine Technologists administer low doses of radioactive
materials to patients in order to locate diseases such as cancer. Their job
includes preparing radioactive elements, injecting patients with the correct
dosage, and operating various types of imaging equipment.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists are also responsible for keeping an accurate inventory of radioactive elements, properly disposing of these elements, following strict safety practices, and maintaining detailed records on
their patients. People in this career enjoy working with patients and have
good opportunities for advancement. However, the job can be stressful
when the patient is critically ill and there is always some risk involved when
working with radioactive materials.
NEW! ETS STUDY CENTER AT MHS
MHS students: Don’t forget about the ETS study center. Come get help with your homework or just use it
as a place to study!
WE ARE OPEN:
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
2:30–4:30pm in Room 129
“Bring your ETS friends! Bring your Minds!”
Most states require a Bachelor’s Degree for employment in this field.
Schools in the region that offer this program include: UW-La Crosse, St.
Cloud State University, and St. Mary’s University (Winona, MN). The salary
range for this career in Wisconsin is $54,450 - $90,430.
CONTACT US
educational talent search
Karen Smolarek
Director
715/232-5010
smolarekk@uwstout.edu
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Heather Barke
Advisor, Wittenberg-Birnamwood
715/505-6385
barkeh@uwstout.edu
CONNECTION
Rick Emerson
Advisor, Menomonie
715/232-1250
emersonri@uwstout.edu
Diane Hausler
Advisor, Menomonie
715/232-3399
hauslerd@uwstout.edu
Nick Jakusz
Tutoring Coordinator
715/232-4061
jakuszn@uwstout.edu
Sheri Warren
Office Associate
715/232-1253
Educational Talent Search
UW-Stout
5 HABITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS
1. BE PRESENT
@ETS_Meno_WB
UW-Stout’s Educational Talent
Search is a 100% federally
funded TRiO Program serving
644+ students with $281,039
awarded this budget period.
Attendance is the key to your success. Be in
class, pay attention, and ask good questions.
When given work time in class, take advantage of
that time to work with your peers and teachers.
2. ASK FOR HELP
Everybody needs help from time to time. There
is no shame in asking for help. Teachers want to
see their students succeed and they understand
that every student learns differently and at different paces. Ask for help during study hall, or
before and after school.
3. KNOW HOW YOU LEARN
Everyone learns differently - if it is easier for
you to learn visually, ask your teacher for video
suggestions that might help you with concepts
or knowledge. The better you know how you
learn, the easier it will be for you to study and
prepare!
4. TAKE EFFECTIVE NOTES
Find a note taking strategy that works for you.
Don’t try to write everything down, practice
getting the main points. If you feel you miss
things, ask your peers or teachers to fill in the
blanks. Remember to rewrite them later to
help you study!
5. ORGANIZATION
Don’t rely solely on your brain to remember
things. Write things down in an assignment
notebook. Make sure you plan ahead for big
projects so you have time to finish early. Use
different folders for each class so you know
where to find your assignment when it is due!
Clean your locker or backpack frequently to
get rid of things you don’t need!
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT
Inspiring Innovation. Learn more at www.uwstout.edu/ets
UPCOMING EVENTS:
MENOMONIE MIDDLE SCHOOL, MENOMONIE
CLIMBING TRIP
For 6th and 8th graders! ETS will be hosting a trip to the climbing wall
at UW-Stout in February. We hope you will join us for an afternoon of
climbing, team-building, and lots of fun! Watch your mailbox for information.
MENOMONIE HIGH SCHOOL, MENOMONIE
SPRING CAMPUS VISITS
UW-La Crosse, Winona, UWEC, UWRF, UW-Stout, U of M - Twin Cities,
UW-Barron County, and WITC. All dates to be determined. Watch your
email for information!
COLLEGE GOAL WISCONSIN EVENTS!
Need help with the FAFSA? Plan to attend one of the
College Goal Wisconsin events! Get free, on-site
professional assistance completing the FAFSA.
Saturday, February 22, 2014 @ 2:00 PM - Northcentral
Technical College in Wausau, WI
Sunday, February 23, 2014 @ 2:00 PM - Chippewa Valley
Technical College in Eau Claire, WI
WITTENBERG/BIRNAMWOOD
SPRING CAMPUS VISITS
UWSP, UW-Oshkosh, UWRF, UWEC, and NTC. All dates to be
determined. Watch your email for information.
Do you have an idea for a fun, cultural, or educational trip? Let ETS know
what you are interested in doing!
FINANCIAL AID
Completing and submitting a Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the single most important thing you can do to get money for college.
The U.S. Department of Education uses the FAFSA to
determine a students’ eligibility for federal student aid.
Every year, the federal government awards about $150
billion in the form of grants, low-interest loans, and
work-study funds to help millions of students pay for
college.
Unfortunately, some students feel like they shouldn’t
bother filling out a FAFSA because of one common
myth - “My parents make too much money, so I won’t
qualify for anything.” Reality: There is no income cut-off
to qualify for federal student aid. Many factors besides
income, from the size of your family to the age of your
older parent, are taken into account. Your eligibility is
determined by a mathematical formula, not just your
parents’ income. When you fill out the FAFSA, you’re
also applying for funds from your state and possibly
from your school. Some schools won’t consider you for
scholarships until you have completed a FAFSA. Don’t
make assumptions about what you will get. Fill out the
application and find out!
WHAT YOU NEED TO FILL OUT THE FAFSA:
•Social security card
•Driver’s license (if any)
•W-2 forms and other 2013 records of money earned
•2013 income tax return (see the instructions on the FAFSA if the tax
return has not been completed)
•Records of child support paid
•Records of taxable earnings from Federal Work-Study or other needbased work programs
•Records of student grant, scholarship and fellowship aid, including
AmeriCorps awards, that was included in your (or your parents’) AGI
•Current stock, bond, and other investment records
•Current business and farm records
•Current bank statements
WHAT KIND OF AID YOU WILL RECEIVE:
•Scholarships and grants - money that you don’t have to repay
•Work-study - money that you earn from working on campus
•Loans - money that you borrow and repay with interest
ASK ETS?
Dear ETS, I am a senior in high school and I want to have a successful career after college. I was wondering if you could tell me the
essential skills I would need to develop, in order to best help me in my future career?
Sincerely,
Senior Seeking Success
Dear Seeking Senior, thanks for your question!
What a great thing to be thinking about before you begin your college journey. Your experience in college will be an excellent place for you to
develop many essential skills that employers are looking for. Here is what your experienced ETS staff have to say:
MRS. HAUSLER
MRS. BARKE
Work ethic! Employers want someone that is going to work hard,
show up on time, take initiative, and care about the work they are
doing! College professors will look for the same thing and a history
of this will go far when you need to ask people to be references for
your first job!
MR. EMERSON
Critical thinking is an essential life and workforce skill. Every decision that we make depends on our ability to weigh all of our options
and choose the best course of action.
Interpersonal skills! Every workplace has people in it, and those
people often have different personalities and values. Being able to
work well with others is necessary!
MR. JAKUSZ
Know how to interpret and use data! In the workplace, it is essential
to know how to use, create, organize, and interpret data. The ability
to find and use information, organize that information for your peers,
and communicate that information in a clear and precise way is
extremely useful in most workplaces.
MRS. SMOLAREK
Communication! This valuable skill is required for all employees.
Whether you communicate orally with your colleagues or through
written word via email, this skill is vital for the success of a team.
ACT TEST DATES AND REGISTRATION DEADLINES
TEST DATE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
LATE FEE REQUIRED
February 8, 2014
April 12, 2014
June 14, 2014
January 10, 2014
March 7, 2014
May 9, 2014
January 11-24, 2014
March 8-21, 2014
May 10-23, 2014
Juniors, plan ahead to take the ACT. Above are the registration deadlines and test dates. We strongly recommend that students plan to take
the test in April and June. Occasionally, students have a conflict with the April test date because of athletics or music competitions. Make
sure you take some time to plan ahead for which test is going to work in your schedule. If April won’t work for you, consider taking it in
February! See your ETS advisor for help!
For more test information, visit: www.actstudent.org