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Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio, has organized its 29th annual Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (WiSTEM) Institute to encourage young women in grades 10 to 12 to pursue careers in STEM. The week-long program consisted of workshops and labs aimed at providing a comprehensive understanding of STEM fields.
Over 30 students participated in this year's institute, which had the theme "STEM Solutions to Natural Disasters." The goal was to empower young women by showing them how they can contribute to finding or creating solutions to address the needs of their communities in the face of natural disasters. The program included visits to various STEM-related industries, such as aviation, welding, building, and robotics, to expose the students to potential career paths.
The event was covered in several local papers. Participants like Maanasa Miriyala and Elena George expressed enthusiasm for the program, highlighting its empowering nature and ability to fuel their passion for STEM. Miriyala aspires to become an environmental engineer and contribute to combating climate change, while George is considering a future in architecture or biotechnology. By...