One Hanford employees continue to do outreach in the community to inspire and support student interests in science, technology, engineering, and math fields.
Office of Environmental Management
June 11, 2024
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MATTAWA, Wash. — One Hanford employees continue to do outreach in the community to inspire and support student interests in science, technology, engineering, and math fields. Volunteers partnered with staff from the Washington State STEM Education Foundation’s “STEM Like ME!” Program at Wahluke Junior High to engage students in related activities and discussions. Volunteers started with STEM subject-related icebreakers, discussing each student’s future career goals, and provided insights and guidance based on their own career experience.
One student interested in law had a change of heart after participating. The student expressed a newfound excitement for engineering, recognizing its appeal and potential for fun and creativity. The “STEM Like ME!” Program exemplifies the power of engagement in STEM, showing how exposure to these activities can inspire and redirect young minds towards exciting, fulfilling career paths in engineering and other related fields.
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