March 20, 2018
La Roche College to Host STEM Savvy May 12
PITTSBURGH, March 20, 2018 – On May 12 La Roche University will welcome middle school students in grades six through eight to explore science, technology and math fields at its second STEM Savvy event.
STEM Savvy introduces students to STEM majors and careers through hands-on experiences and informative workshops. The program will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Zappala College Center on La Roche’s campus in McCandless Township and conclude at 3:15 p.m.
Peggy Schmiedecke, associate director of admissions, said, “STEM Savvy provides participants with real-world applications of STEM and helps connect majors they could pursue in college to career opportunities that require a strong STEM background.”
Students can choose from two out of six workshops offered upon pre-registration. Workshop topics include chemistry, biology, math, engineering, technology and exercise science.
“I am a firm believer that science can be enjoyed, learned and understood by everyone. STEM activities, if done well, can arouse the natural curiosity of students. Learning-by-doing is often a far more captivating way of studying science than merely reading a textbook or passively watching a video,” Chemistry Department Chair Don Fujito, Ph.D., said.
The event also offers special sessions for parents with a panel of notable speakers in STEM careers and participation in a fun workshop lead by Outside the Box Labs.
STEM Savvy is sponsored by Brooks Foundation through the PNC Charitable Trusts and supported by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) North Hills Pittsburgh, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.
Registration is required by May 4, and there is a $5 fee per person. Register online for the event.
Please contact Freshman Admissions at 412-536-1272 or admissions@laroche.edu for more information.
About La Roche University: A private liberal arts college in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, La Roche University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, six graduate degree programs and one doctoral program, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, psychology, and health and medical sciences as well as interior design and graphic design. This residential college provides a vibrant campus community for more than 1,500 men and women enjoying 30-plus student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche University embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, La Roche University educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society.
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