In a refreshing change of scenery from traditional classrooms, Baltimore County has become a playground of scientific and technological discovery for a group of middle school students this summer. These inquisitive young minds are submerging themselves in STEM—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—through the "STEM into Action" summer program, an initiative designed to unveil the vast opportunities within these dynamic fields, according to CBS News Baltimore.
Partnering entities for this initiative include Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), the Y in Central Maryland, the National Energy Education Development Project, and the Child First Authority. The program features an array of tech-based activities for students, with a special spotlight on Energy Day at BGE's White Marsh Training Center. Here, participating students are thrust into practical learning experiences from drone technology operations to virtual simulations, all in an interactive and engaging setting.
Specifically designed for female middle school students this season, the program welcomes 24 young girls. It provides a nurturing environment that encourages not only education but innovation. "It's really good if you like math and science and you like to be curious about what science is and math," one of the students stated, as per CBS News Baltimore.
Shantell Roberts, BGE's Workforce Development Manager, emphasizes the importance of early STEM exposure, stating that it is "vital to success within understanding the career opportunities that exist not, only in the utility industry, but also throughout the STEM field," she said, as detailed by CBS News Baltimore. Echoing Roberts' statements, also highlighted the day's activities, reflecting BGE's goal to create a program where students "would be able to gain better awareness of careers and an understanding of STEM within the utility industry," as detailed by Fox Baltimore.
