Surry Community College Hosts STEM Education Month Events for Local Students and Community

Surry Community College (SCC) is participating in STEM Education Month, a part of the North Carolina Science Festival in April. The college's Science Division and Library are hosting several events, including two about solar eclipses. The first event was a presentation on solar eclipses, and the second was an eclipse viewing experience.

On April 19, SCC is hosting an Agriculture Day for local high school students. The event will be held in the Dobson campus courtyard and will feature an agricultural presentation, a petting zoo, and a plant sale. It is open to students and community members.

Later in April, two SCC science graduates will discuss their research and careers, offering insights into potential STEM careers. Biologist Jayne Willard will talk about her research on the cottonwood tree's decline and its impact on wildlife in the Mississippi National River & Recreation Area. Winter Gary, from the Highlands Biological Foundation, will discuss conservation efforts at the Highlands Biological Station.

SCC has invited homeschooling families and students to a BioBlitz event on the Dobson campus. This educational event encourages participants to find, identify, and record as many species as possible in a specific area, contributing to scientific research.

In recognition of SCC's involvement in STEM Education Month, the college's Science Division was invited to a reception at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh on March 6. The governor's proclamation on STEM Education Month was read at the event. For more information about STEM Education Month, contact Jeff Jones, SCC Science Division Chair.

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