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Area
high school students race against the clock to put their ideas
into action during a breakout
session at Edison State’s Women In STEMM
Expo.
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Edison State STEMM
Event Encourages Young Women
Nearly 300 students ranging from sixth to twelfth grade engaged in a
day of learning and fun at Edison State Community College on Friday,
December 7, for the thirteenth annual “Women In STEMM Expo.” The
daylong program is designed to help boost the interest of young women
in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medical
(STEMM) career fields.
The women were welcomed to campus by Edison State President Dr. Doreen
Larson who encouraged them to step out of their comfort zone to explore
different career options.
“Go to a breakout session today that you think that you’re maybe not at
all interested in, and it absolutely may surprise you. Try out
everything, ask questions, and have a ball today. We’re here for you,
and we’re thrilled you’re here,” said Larson.
While on campus, each of the girls chose three breakout sessions to
attend throughout the day with topics ranging from medical laboratory
diagnostics and information technology to chemistry and engineering.
Many of the day’s sessions focused on topics that are relevant in the
girls’ daily lives. “Perfection Isn’t Just a Game… What Can You
Perfect?” led by Crown Equipment Corporation employees tested students’
skills in teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, and scientific
thinking as they raced against the clock to put their ideas into action
and perfect the process.
Several breakout sessions also gave students a glimpse into potential
career paths, including a session led by Edison State health science
instructors Vickie Kirk and Yvonne Koors entitled, “Med Lab Tech – Is
it for you?” In this session, students examined the physical and
chemical properties of different substances and how they relate to
disease. This session gave students the opportunity to experiment in an
essential and ever-changing diagnostic profession.
A total of twenty-one breakout sessions were offered throughout the
day, which focused on various aspects of STEMM. New to this year’s expo
was a “Walk and Explore” portion dedicated to STEMM career
demonstrations, and included over twenty tables with area businesses
for students to visit to learn more about various career fields.
At the end of the event, a winning video entry from the Women In STEMM
Expo Video Contest was announced. The contest asked students to examine
a television show or movie and explain how the characters of the show
apply STEMM principles to their career. A total of 31 students entered
the contest, and the first-place winner received a laptop with
accessories.
Representatives from Adecco General Staffing, Amateur Radio
Association, ApprenticeOhio, Care Source, Crown Equipment Corporation,
Edison State Community College, Emerson, FRAM, Hartzell Propeller,
Inc., Hobart Institute, Inventor Council of Dayton, Scott Family
McDonald’s, Midmark, Marias Technology, OSU,–Miami County Extension
Office, Premier Heath, Raymath, Second National Bank, Sheet Metal
Workers, Troy Area Chamber of Commerce, UD Fastlane, U.S. Air Force,
Wayne Health Care, and Xcel Sports Medicine provided their expertise
for the day’s break-out sessions and table demonstrations.
The Women In STEMM Expo was made possible by a grant from the Miami
County Foundation and the Perkins Grant. The event was also funded by
donations from Emerson, Honda, Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Second
National Bank, and the Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Aldi Giving, Basil’s on Market, Cincinnati Zoo, Carried Away Salon
& Spa, Crown Equipment Corporation, Dannon Yogurt, DoBo Delights
Bake Shoppe, Eagle Printing & Graphics, LLC, Lee’s Famous Recipe,
Lincoln Electric, the Scott Family McDonald’s, Mikesell’s, Pioneer
Electric Cooperative, Second National Bank, Wayne Hospital, and
Whirlpool donated gifts for the event.
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Area
high school students experiment with a virtual reality headset during
Edison State’s Women In STEMM Expo.
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