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Follow on Google News | Pass the STEM Torch in Honor of National Mentoring MonthBy: iCode Growing up I took a natural interest in computers and technology, and I was always tinkering and trying to teach myself the basics of computer science. I was enamored by new discoveries and motivated to learn more when I realized I had a natural talent for the subject and could master things my friends could not quite grasp. I attended a small private high school, and while there were plenty of programs and extracurricular activities, one of the things I noticed was the lack of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) I was introduced to my current mentor, Keith Morris, when he volunteered to improve the network and Wi-Fi at my high school. He was the father of two students there and had a strong background in tech. As a result, I was able to grow and start achieving new goals, learning more about STEM. He saw my potential and started teaching me everything he knew – most kids don’t get that same chance. According to the National Math and Science Initiative, 2014 (https://www.nms.org/ In 2015 I learned about the opportunity to serve as a “Lab Mentor” at iCode (http://icodeinc.com/ When I first met one of my students, he demonstrated his interest and talent in computer science. I sought to help develop his knowledge and pique his curiosity with new ideas. One day he decided he wanted to learn how to “hack for good,” and attempted to hack into my computer. I gave him a smile and told him to go ahead and try. Though he wasn’t successful that day, I was able to encourage his desire to learn more about a career in STEM and we still joke about the experience. He’s now even more motivated to learn about computer science and start applying his skills to everyday situations. He has even introduced me to some technological advancements, and we brainstorm ways to use knowledge to change the world. In 2015, Forbes (http://www.forbes.com/ End
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