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What’s it like to be an engineer? High school students can find out when Millersville University’s National Society of Black Engineers hosts their third annual Career Carnival on March 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 40 E. Frederick Street.
The carnival was created as a way to help high school students explore potential career paths. The carnival connects students with employers, local opportunities to engage in the field, and introduces them to college students and professionals from similar backgrounds to encourage and inspire them to pursue studies and work in STEM.
This year’s event was created with the Lancaster STEM Alliance as well as the Lancaster County Community Foundation. In connection with the Career Carnival, the NSBE created an initiative called Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges for STEM, intended for middle school age students to promote an interest in STEM through mathematics.
The National Society of Black Engineers is a student organization with the purpose of developing student interest in a variety of engineering concentrations. They strive to increase the minority student representation in the engineering major at the undergraduate and graduate level, as well as encourage members to seek advanced degrees within the field and related fields and get professional engineering registrations.
“We hope to inspire the next generation to pursue higher education and increase diversity in the STEM industry!” says Jordan Branch, a student member of the NSBE.
At the event, various University clubs will offer engaging activities. The pre-health club provides CPR and Stop the Bleed training, along with EMS demonstrations. The entomology club has a pest detective challenge. Attendees can program robots with the robotics club, play giant Jenga with the construction club, and enjoy boba from the Asian student inclusivity association. Other snacks and handheld food will be available for purchase, and bus parking is provided.
For any questions related to the event email mdjohns5@millersville.edu
