Upcoming STEM Events

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**STEM Events: We have some great opportunities to explore STEM careers. Please contact the counseling office if you are interested in any of these opportunities:

 Nebo Advanced Learning Center: Sophomore Tour of ALC/MTech
February 15, 2018
Morning and afternoon tours available

SFHS Sophomores!  The Advanced Learning Center and Mountainland Technical College (MTech) have some incredible opportunities that will be available to you during your Junior and Senior years of high school.  We invite you to attend our morning or afternoon tour (by bus) on Tuesday, February 15 from 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or from 12:05 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.    Seating is limited to 30 students per tour.  Students will be school excused from classes while they attend these tours.  Interested sophomore students can register at https://goo.gl/forms/0otb6xxZ5nmiE2Iw1.

 
Microsoft's DigiGirlz Day in Lehi; February 13, 2018

DigiGirlz is one of Microsoft’s core efforts to invest in STEAM education for women.  The goal of DigiGirlz Day is to raise awareness about the variety of exciting and meaningful careers available in the technology industry while dispelling the stereotypes typically associated with high tech jobs.  Hands on learning sessions include programming, graphics, problem solving, video creation, and technology exploration. This event is available to all female Sophomore, Junior, and Senior students. Transportation to the event will be provided by the high school.  Seating is very limited for this event so sign up early!  See your high school's Career Coordinator (Kelly Seale) for registration forms.


SheTech Conference @ UVU; March 1, 2018

SheTech Explorer Day is a conference for high school girls 9th through 12th grade. This day-long event will include hands-on workshops in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).  Our ultimate goal is to expose girls to technology in a fun atmosphere as well as meet STEM role models to learn more about opportunities in those fields. 

Transportation for this event will be available through Spanish Fork High School  Register online and contact kelly.seale [at] nebo.edu (kelly[dot]seale[at]nebo[dot]edu) to reserve your seat to/from the event.
http://shetechexplorer.com/(link is external)

 Utah's Engineering Summer Camp; June 4-7 @ Utah State University
Registration opens January 1, 2018

All high school juniors with a high interest in math and science, and interested in engineering or computer science as a possible field of study should apply for Engineering State.  Registration begins January 1st and spots fills up quickly.  Application deadline is March 17, 2018.  Interested students should complete an online application at http://estate.usu.edu(link is external)