STEM Within Reach

Description

WHAT IS STEM WITHIN REACH?

• One-day STEM forum
• Open to all 6th, 7th & 8th graders
• Interactive hands-on STEM activities
• Provides awareness of STEM careers available in Tennessee
• Promotes and encourages early student success in STEM
• Promotes the scientific and technological understanding of STEM fields

STEM WITHIN REACH WORKSHOPS

The STEM Within Reach workshops are designed to teach middle school students about the different opportunities in STEM-related careers as they begin to think about their futures.
Stations will be set up around campus for the students to observe and participate as Columbia State faculty and guest presenters guide them through an interactive hands-on experience.
Topics include animal science, astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, math, technology and more. The following are just a few of past workshop stations (stay tuned for a full list of upcoming events):

• Zoological Interaction
• Livestock Optical Examination (aka Cow Eyeball Dissection)
• LEGO Car Assembly
• Chemistry Flame Tests
• Self-Sustaining Ecosystems
• The Mystery Box
• Creating Holograms
• DNA Extractions
• Make Your Own Lip Balm