College Highlights Science, Engineering, Technology, Math during April
Preparing students to fulfill the high-paying technical jobs of the future is a top priority for the College of Southern Maryland which has expanded its focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to include a wider variety of events for students and educators.
Spotlight on STEM, April 12-20, hosted by CSM and other key partners, includes five community outreach events and activities over two weeks and is expected to draw more than 3,500 students, educators and industry leaders.
Destination College
On April 12, middle school students from Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties will visit CSM campuses to participate in hands-on STEM activities to create awareness of careers and post-secondary education opportunities in science fields.
LEGO Robotics Championship—Junior Division
The college’s robotics competition has reached more than 5,000 participants over the years to become the premier robotics competition among area elementary and middle school students. The April 13 competition provides future engineers and scientists an opportunity to spotlight their skills and talents in the construction of their robots, programming, driving and strategy—with an emphasis on teamwork.
Career and College Readiness Event
Educators, counselors and students from Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties will converge April 17 to discuss “Is an education enough in the 21st century?” Entrepreneur and author Chad Foster and professional educator Dr. Tara Ebersole will lead discussion.
Student Success Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference
The Student Success Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference April 19 is a day-long conference for K-12 teachers, administrators and college instructors, providing effective teaching tips from state and national experts in a variety of areas, including STEM, along with opportunities for faculty and administrators to present ideas on a wide range of topics and to interact with peers from other institutions.
