West Virginia University Institute of Technology to host a STEMM Summer Institute for high school students thanks to grant from Health Sciences Technology Academy
The grant totals more than $70,000 and will cover the costs for approximately 100 high school students and 10 teachers to attend the Summer Institute.
West Virginia University Institute of Technology will be playing host to high school students from across West Virginia this summer during its Summer Institute, which will focus on the subjects of science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine.
According to an article on West Virginia University Institute of Technology’s website, Dr. Tamara Floyd-Smith, who is the Dean of the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering and Sciences, said of the grant the school received from the Health Sciences Technology Academy, “WVU Tech is grateful to HSTA for its trust and Dr. Nathan Galinsky for his leadership of this effort. The sophomore camp for the HSTA Summer Institute 2024 will be important for building the health and STEM pipeline in the Southern 13 West Virginia counties. Hosting this institute underscores the commitment of WVU Tech to pipeline building through STEM education and outreach.”
The Health Sciences Technology Academy is an organization that assists underserved students in West Virginia to be able to pursue degrees in STEMM. It also strives to help bolster the healthcare workforce through these same efforts.
Hillary Parcell, who is the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Chairperson and Assistant Professor at WVU Tech, commented about the upcoming Summer Institute, saying, “I am excited for the opportunity to empower the next generation of students that possess a passion for health sciences. We have a rich history of producing outstanding, qualified nurses from our nursing program. Collaboration with the School of Nursing will allow this immersive experience where curiosity meets opportunity to ignite an interest in the minds of our youth. I am eager for this opportunity as we look to provide nurses for West Virginia and beyond.”
The Summer Institute will take place this July and will be an opportunity for the participating high school students to learn about WVU Tech and STEMM careers in general.
For more information about West Virginia University Institute of Technology, visit the school’s website.