| Date: | June 03, 2017 |
| Time: | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Venue: | Biocomplexity Institute Conference Center |
| Description: |
The Tau Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha presents the 5th Annual STEM Summer Workshop "Ascending New Heights" for rising 7th-10th graders on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Biocomplexity Institute of Virginia Tech. The 2017 STEM Summer Workshop aims to expose rising 7th-10th graders to activities and experiences in the biomedical sciences and engineering. Students will participate in activities that provide hands-on experience working with basic concepts and features of these fields in the hopes of instilling an interest and possible career aspirations in the biomedical sciences or engineering. The workshop is intended to provide activities in a college environment as well as exposure to professionals who have made careers in these areas of study. Evidence suggests that the next wave of jobs in the American economy will be in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This summer program intends to cultivate an interest and greater understanding of STEM as students continue their educational pursuits. Registration ends Wednesday, May 31st at 11:59 pm EST. Participants will be selected on a first come, first serve basis. To register for the free event, visit: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_07XWHwGrQg80AF7. All participants will receive lunch. Sponsored by the Biocomplexity Institute of Virginia Tech. The Biocomplexity Institute is located 1015 Life Science Circle on the campus of Virginia Tech. For more information, visit: https://akastemprogram.wordpress.com or email tmoaka@yahoo.com. |