Huntingdon, Tenn.–In 2013 the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce created the STEM Inspire Program. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) is a program designed to promote student achievement and academic excellence through hands-on experimentation and open-ended thinking. Students are challenged to use their critical thinking and problem-solving skills related to different aspects of STEM subjects.
The 2022 STEM Inspire class met in its first session on Saturday, February 12, at the Chamber of Commerce office. Following an “ice-breaker” activity, Dr. Letimicia Fears led the students through an introduction to biochemistry and biochemical testing. They also spent time exploring macromolecules.
Dr. Fears is the STEM facilitator for the Carroll County program and is a Collaborative for STEM at the Center for Science Outreach at Vanderbilt University.
STEM sessions are available to freshmen in Carroll County at no cost through the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. Each high school in the county is allowed to send three participants. Students enrolled in the 2022 STEM Inspire program are: Libby Autry, Elijah Carter, Spencer Ervin, Rachel Essary, Nolan Foley, Brilynn Hampton, Nate Moore, Dillon Nunley, Kristen Rimmer, Emma Smith, Emma Stokes, and Mary Williams. They will meet in four Saturday morning sessions during the months of February and March.
“We are excited for our young people to have an opportunity to work with such a talented individual from Vanderbilt University on a wide range of subjects,” said Brad Hurley, President of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. “We believe this program is a key component of developing our workforce for the future.”
For more information about STEM Inspire, call the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce at 731-986-4664.