Six years ago, then-Derby Middle School teacher Lisa Hart recognized that her daughter was about to leave for college without hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) experiences that can lead to in-demand careers. Hart wanted to change that for future Birmingham students and created a program that pairs female students with female mentors for a day of learning and fun.
On Saturday, Jan. 24, the Girls in STEM Jimu Robot Event paired about 50 girls from Derby Middle School, Berkshire Middle School, and Birmingham Covington School with female mentors for a hands-on experience in robotics and coding. During the event at Derby Middle School, students built and learned to code a Jimu robot, which is specifically designed to teach younger students about robotics and coding, alongside mentors from Women in Engineering from Phi Sigma Rho Engineering Sorority at Michigan State University, Women in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honors Society at the University of Michigan, Seaholm High School and Groves High School.
Girls in STEM secured enough funding for the Jimu Robot Event for every participant to take home and keep their own robot.
“This fun, engaging event gives these middle school students a glimpse into the exciting world of STEM learning and many STEM-related career paths to consider as they prepare for high school and beyond,” said Hart, a retired Birmingham schools teacher and Girls in STEM coordinator. “The goal of these events is to spark curiosity and excitement, and Girls in STEM nurtures the seed that leads to success in the classroom and in the high-demand jobs of the future.”
The Jimu Robot Event is the biggest event of the year for Girls in STEM and is one of many STEM-related events at Birmingham Public Schools throughout the school year. Hart said Girls in STEM was created to encourage all female Birmingham middle school students to explore robotics, coding and potential careers in related fields.
“It opened me up to a lot of things I didn’t even know existed and provided a lot of ideas for future careers for me,” said Sosi Callan, a seventh grader at Birmingham Covington who took part last year and returned this year. “The mentors are great, you get a lot of one-on-one time with them, and they showed me what my future could possibly be. It’s a great learning opportunity and you get to meet a lot of new people.”
“Congratulations to Lisa for organizing such a wonderful event that engaged these young students in STEM learning and introduced them to possibilities in the in-demand careers of today and tomorrow,” said Superintendent Dr. Embekka Roberson. “I also want to thank all of the women who volunteered their time to mentor and inspire these girls as they prepare for success and bright futures.”
On Saturday, Jan. 24, the Girls in STEM Jimu Robot Event paired about 50 girls from Derby Middle School, Berkshire Middle School, and Birmingham Covington School with female mentors for a hands-on experience in robotics and coding. During the event at Derby Middle School, students built and learned to code a Jimu robot, which is specifically designed to teach younger students about robotics and coding, alongside mentors from Women in Engineering from Phi Sigma Rho Engineering Sorority at Michigan State University, Women in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honors Society at the University of Michigan, Seaholm High School and Groves High School.
Girls in STEM secured enough funding for the Jimu Robot Event for every participant to take home and keep their own robot.
“This fun, engaging event gives these middle school students a glimpse into the exciting world of STEM learning and many STEM-related career paths to consider as they prepare for high school and beyond,” said Hart, a retired Birmingham schools teacher and Girls in STEM coordinator. “The goal of these events is to spark curiosity and excitement, and Girls in STEM nurtures the seed that leads to success in the classroom and in the high-demand jobs of the future.”
The Jimu Robot Event is the biggest event of the year for Girls in STEM and is one of many STEM-related events at Birmingham Public Schools throughout the school year. Hart said Girls in STEM was created to encourage all female Birmingham middle school students to explore robotics, coding and potential careers in related fields.
“It opened me up to a lot of things I didn’t even know existed and provided a lot of ideas for future careers for me,” said Sosi Callan, a seventh grader at Birmingham Covington who took part last year and returned this year. “The mentors are great, you get a lot of one-on-one time with them, and they showed me what my future could possibly be. It’s a great learning opportunity and you get to meet a lot of new people.”
“Congratulations to Lisa for organizing such a wonderful event that engaged these young students in STEM learning and introduced them to possibilities in the in-demand careers of today and tomorrow,” said Superintendent Dr. Embekka Roberson. “I also want to thank all of the women who volunteered their time to mentor and inspire these girls as they prepare for success and bright futures.”
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