NATCHITOCHES – From flying drones to handling snakes, guiding airplanes and cracking codes, students from 18 high schools were led through demonstrations, workshops and guided exploration of all branches of science, engineering, math and technology at Northwestern State University’s STEM Day Sept. 25.
Broken into small groups, more than 600 prospective students rotated through labs and classrooms around campus to explore STEM concepts, visit with current NSU students and faculty and talk about career paths and scholarship opportunities in NSU’s School of STEM, which includes the Departments of Biology and Microbiology, Mathematics, Physical Science, Engineering Technology and Veterinary Technology.
NSU offers undergraduate degrees in those areas of study, as well as concentrations in physics, chemistry, computer science, sports analytics, advanced manufacturing, forensics, clinical lab science and other high-demand areas. Graduates are prepared for careers in science, manufacturing technology, computer science, mathematics, chemistry, physics, engineering, medicine, veterinary science, pharmacy and more.
Schools from Rapides, Caddo, Allen, Vernon, Natchitoches, Desoto, Webster and Red River parishes participated. Dr. Anna Dugas, professor of physics and collaboration facilitator for the School of STEM, coordinated the event.
Information on NSU’s School of STEM is available at https://www.nsula.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/school-of-stem/.