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Students take turns listening to a rabbit’s heartbeat with
Brukner Nature Center in the Veterinary
Technology breakout session of
the Women In STEMM Expo.
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Women In STEMM Expo Encourages Young Women
Over 300 students ranging from sixth to twelfth grade engaged in a day
of learning and fun at Edison State Community College on Friday,
November 15, for the fourteenth 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 take into consideration the many
different career paths that will be featured throughout the day.
“There’s nothing that you can’t do when looking to your future,” said Larson.
“There are many businesses here today. They know you are talented,
bright, and creative, and that you can work as a team. These are the
skills that they are seeking. They are here to work with you, they are
here to inspire you, and they are here to recruit you. Believe it or
not, as young as you are, they would love to have your talent working
in their business and propelling them forward.”
While on campus, each of the girls chose three breakout sessions to
attend in the morning with topics ranging from crime scene
investigation, medical lab technology, and information technology to
chemistry, engineering, and mathematics.
Many of the day’s sessions focused on topics that are relevant in the
girls’ daily lives. “Budgeting is Like Life–You Can Prepare, But
Surprises Happen,” led by Minster Bank employees tested participants’
math and accounting skills as they prepared for budgeting surprises
that could occur in their lifetime.
A total of eighteen breakout sessions were available throughout the
morning, including a veterinary technology session that showcased both
furry and not-so-furry animal ambassadors. The session was led by
Edison State Veterinary Technology Assistant Professor Elizabeth
Bingham alongside representatives from Brukner Nature Center.
Participants had the opportunity to explore veterinary medicine and
learn about the unique differences between humans and various species.
The afternoon portion of the event was 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 photo entry from the Women In STEMM
Expo Photo Contest was announced. To enter the photo contest,
participants were asked to dress the part and set the scene as they
photographed themselves in a STEMM career. A total of 35 students
entered the contest, and the first-place winner received a laptop with
accessories.
Representatives from Amateur Radio Association, Armstrong Air &
Space Museum, Collins Aerospace, Crown Equipment Corporation, Edison
State Community College, Emerson, FASTLANE–University of Dayton
Research Institute, Hobart Institute of Welding Technology, Inventor’s
Council of Dayton, LORD Corporation, Midmark, Minster Bank, Premier
Health, Premier Health Learning Institute, Ohio State University–Miami
County Extension Office, Premier Health Nurse Practitioners, Second
National Bank, Scott Family McDonalds, Sheet Metal Workers Local 24
Dayton Area JATC, Speedway, Inc., and Xcel Sports Medicine provided
their expertise for the day’s break-out sessions and interactive career
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, French Oil Machinery Company, LORD Corporation,
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Hobart Brothers, LLC, Honda,
Greenville National Bank, Pioneer Electric Cooperative, and Second
National Bank.
36 Skate Club, Aldi Giving, AM Leonard, BASF Greenville, Carried Away
Salon & Spa, Cassano’s The Pizza King, Cincinnati Zoo, Crane Pump
and Systems, Crown Equipment Corporation, Dannon Yogurt, Diagon Valley
Harry Potter Alliance Chapter, Eagle Printing & Graphics, LLC,
Fricker’s, Greenville National Bank, Jay and Mary’s Book Center, Lee’s
Famous Recipe, Lincoln Electric, Scott Family McDonald’s, Mikesell’s
Potato Chip Company, Minster Bank, PolySource, Inc., Second National
Bank, Troy Skating Club, and Wayne Hospital donated gifts for the event.
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