Area middle school students are invited to Duke University Marine Lab in Beaufort April 1 to learn more about science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, activities, resources and role models.
Held annually, Growing Equity in Science & Technology, or GEST, is a collaborative, graduate student-led event that brings together scientists from different Eastern North Carolina institutions, showcasing the diversity of fields, practitioners and careers that are possible in STEM.
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Registration opens at noon Monday, March 13.
Throughout the day, students will rotate through interactive activities led by local scientists, with each activity representing a different STEM field. The day concludes with a panel discussion with scientists from different backgrounds and career paths answering students’ questions about their personal journeys and careers in STEM.
GEST was created to offer a space for students from diverse backgrounds, including those from under-represented groups, to engage in hands-on activities in an inclusive environment to inspire the next generation of STEM practitioners.
