Students explore STEM careers with RPI ambassadors
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. >> Ballston Spa Middle School recently welcomed the Rensselaer Engineering Ambassadors to share research topics they have studied at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and to inspire students about the role of engineering and technology in society.
More than 600 students participated in the science and engineering program during their science or technology classes.
Officials said the college ambassadors taught the students an engineering or science lesson and provided a demonstration or a hands- on design activity.
The RPI ambassadors also educate students with what they are doing in their chosen major, the newest technological breakthroughs in their field, and the obstacles yet to be overcome.
This year’s topics that were presented to different classes including Humanitarian Logistics, Designing an Athlete, Nuclear Powered Spaceflight, Chemical & Engineering Processes, Tissue Engineering, and Roller Coasters.
Ballston Spa Middle School said they invite the Rensselaer Engineering Ambassadors to visit each year to allow students to identify careers they can pursue as well as for them to learn what they will need to do to accomplish their goals.
The Ambassadors provide invaluable perspectives and serve as great role models for the students.
The Ambassadors offer these hands- on demonstrations and short presentations at no cost to school districts due to the generosity of Rensselaer Schools of Engineering and Science and sponsors such as United Technology Corporation, CHA Companies, and Rise High.
For additional information, one can visit the RPI Engineer- ing Ambassadors program website at http://engineeringambassadors.union.rpi.edu/.