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Wake Tech Celebrates STEM
RALEIGH, N.C. (October 26, 2023) – Wake Tech celebrated science, technology, engineering and math at the fall STEM Day on the Scott Northern Wake Campus.
Students, faculty and staff gathered to see exhibits and hands-on activities illustrating STEM disciplines, including DIY lava lamps and Petri dish soaps. Students learned about STEM-related clubs and met classmates with similar interests.
"I love the fact that STEM is for everyone," said student Michaela Brown, who is pursuing a degree in Sonography. "STEM is a diverse environment where people can connect and collaborate and prepare for a wide range of careers."
STEM professionals from the Environmental Protection Agency, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, the Alpha Chi Sigma chemistry fraternity at North Carolina State University, UNC-Wilmington and others were on hand to discuss job opportunities in the industry.
Stephanie Rollins, Wake Tech Geology senior professor, organized the event.
"What better way to spark a student's interest in STEM than through an afternoon of fun and exciting hands-on demos that they get to participate in?" she said. "We look forward to this event every semester and being able to share our passion for STEM."
STEM education extends through the University Transfer; Health Sciences; Biotechnology; Building, Engineering and Skilled Technologies; and Information Technology programs. These programs provide comprehensive instruction that integrates science, technology, engineering and math throughout the curriculum and offer students a variety of avenues for learning to think critically and creatively.
Wake Tech has several STEM centers and a STEM lab that offer collaborative environments where students can work together, share ideas and support each other, as well as interact with faculty members and other professionals.
Wake Tech also offers a unique opportunity, not typically seen at a community college: undergraduate research. The STEM Academic Research and Training (START) program gives students the opportunity to participate in hands-on research projects as paid interns. The experience enriches their academic experience, further develops their technical skills and increases their ability to be competitive in higher education and the STEM workforce.
Learn more about STEM education at Wake Tech.
