High schoolers invited to STEM Day Sept. 27

NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University's School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics invites all ninth-12th grade students to NSU for STEM Day where they can explore degree paths and careers in engineering, mathematics, wildlife and environmental sciences, veterinary science, chemistry, physics and biomedical/microbiology. STEM Day will be from 8 a.m.-noon Friday, Sept. 27.

The registration deadline is Monday, Sept. 23.

High schoolers will be able to talk with faculty about becoming a medical doctor, veterinarian, pharmacist, dentist, data analyst, scientist, factory manager and other professional and technical careers and take part in hands-on experiments. They will experience a day in the life of a STEM major and learn about student events and organizations, scholarships, research facilities and other opportunities.

Students can register individually at https://nsula.formstack.com/forms/nsustemday.

Science and math teachers are welcome to bring groups of students. Group registration is available by contacting Dr. Anna Dugas, STEM School facilitator, at [email protected].

Information about the School of STEM at https://www.nsula.edu/stem/.