S.T.E.M. Camp Students Inspired by General’s Remarks about Future
HOUSTON (August 1, 2009)—It is not every day that you attend a closing ceremony for a summer camp and you have an American Hero providing the key note address. But that is what happened to a lucky group of 50 students who have been emerged in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (S.T.E.M.) during HoustonWorks USA Youth Discovery Initiative 2009, sponsored by Shell Oil Company US (Shell). The new NASA Administrator, General Charles Bolden, provided an uplifting message to a packed venue on the campus of Texas Southern University (TSU).
The program has provided participants real world experiences and hands-on activities including exposure to Forensic Science and Robotics. Each participant received a $200 stipend upon completion of the four week program. Students spent four days each week working on projects and then had a weekly field trip that reinforced the lessons learned in class.
“This has been a phenomenal program this year,” said Mr. Larry V. Green, Esq. CEO, HoustonWorks USA. “The students were exposed to Forensic Sciences and all that is involved with DNA testing and fingerprinting. The students worked in teams and created their own robots. Plus they were able to hear how important Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics is going to be to our future from NASA Chief General Bolden. This has been a great experience for them.”
The instructors for S.T.E.M. Camp were locally recognized teachers who have a passion of the subject matter plus innovative teaching techniques. This year’s camp will ran from July 6, 2009 until July 31, 2009. Please visit www.houstonworks.org in January for information regarding the 2010 camp.
About HoustonWorks USA:
HoustonWorks USA serves more than 900,000 persons annually with job placement, continuing education and vocational training. HoustonWorks USA manages several of the largest Workforce Solutions offices in the Houston and the surrounding region for the Houston Galveston Area Council. These offices offer a wide range of services for job seekers as well as employers looking for trained workers. Job seekers can attend a variety of workshops including job search techniques and resume writing, or use the resource library with Internet access and postings of local, state and national job openings. Training is also available in career fields such as healthcare, business, computers and education. HoustonWorks is a 501(c) 3, tax-exempt organization. Visit www.houstonworks.org for additional information.
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