| Date: | June 04, 2016 |
| Time: | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Venue: | Biocomplexity Institute Conference Center |
| Description: |
The Tau Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority presents the 2016 STEM Workshop for 7th-10th Grade Students on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the Biocomplexity Institute (formerly the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute) of Virginia Tech. The 2016 STEM Summer Workshop is a FREE program for qualifying 7th, 8th, 9th, or 10th grade students (in the upcoming 2016-2017 school year) interested in the science, technology, engineering, and math related fields. This FREE program will take place from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. The STEM Summer Workshop aims to expose interested students (Grades 7-10) 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. This 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. This program is sponsored by the Tau Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and is supported through the generous donations of our partners including the Biocomplexity Institute of Virginia Tech and the VT PREP/IMSD program. Since its charter in 1992, The Tau Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is committed to the development of America’s youth and committed to service in the New River Valley and surrounding areas. This year marks the 4th year of the STEM Summer Workshop for qualifying students in the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grades. To register, visit: https://akastemprogram.wordpress.com/how-to-register/ Registration ends Wednesday, May 25th at 11:59 p.m. EST Participants are chosen on a first come, first served basis. For more information, visit: https://akastemprogram.wordpress.com/. |