Trécé has recently expanded its STEM Outreach Program to reach more local students. The Outreach Program was initiated with Adair Public Schools in 2018 with a focus on Entomology, but then broadened to include both Chemistry and Engineering. The program has recently added Chelsea Public Schools. Trécé’s Outreach Program features classroom lectures, demonstrations, facility tours, and internship opportunities tailored for students in grades 3-12. Trécé designed the Outreach Program to create a STEM “real life” exposure opportunity for local students to discover more about what “hands on” career opportunities are available in STEM and their communities.
Recently, Principal Engineer Mason Hudson and Entomologist Jessica Lindenmayer PhD visited Chelsea High School where they gave classroom lectures and demonstrations to the STEM and Zoology classes.
Trécé also attended the Sequoyah High School College & Career Fair which hosted their students grades 9-12 as well as seniors from Chelsea, Foyil, and Inola. Lead Organic Chemist Kip Teegardin PhD, and Engineer Scott Labit were able to speak to students about careers in Chemistry and Engineering, and how to achieve positions like theirs in the local community.
Trécé believes that consistent and engaging exposure to diverse careers in STEM can inspire local students to seek careers that they didn’t know previously existed, especially in our rural communities.
