Last week, myself and Sara Nedley, QA specialist, visited Waynesburg Universityto talk to students of the Forensic Science program. The undergraduate forensic science students got to see the AAFS presentation “What Judges and Lawyers need to Know about the Science behind Trace Evidence Examination” and also had the opportunity to ask questions about what to expect in the forensic science field as either a scientist or a quality specialist, and also talk about graduate school, internships, research, and how to get involved in the forensic science community.
On February 28th, I returned to Highland Middle School (Blackhawk School District) to give an educational lecture to the 7th grade science classes.
Two Gateway Analytical scientists (David Exline and Ryan Priore) have volunteered to take part in the advisory committee for the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) program in the Pine Richland School District. The intention of this committee is to combine the talents and interests of the community to best support students within the Pine-Richland School District. This group will meet periodically to discuss our focus on STEAM at both the elementary and secondary grade levels within the school district. Discussions during our advisory committee meetings will focus on corporate outreach and partnerships, building student interest in STEAM education and future careers, and hands-on classroom applications of STEAM curriculum.