SEM Link Exposes DMV Youth to STEM at Career Fair at UDC

WASHINGTON - Sept. 14, 2017 - PRLog -- On Saturday, October 14^th, 2017 from 10:00am- 2:00 pm Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc. (SEM Link) will host its 2^nd Annual DMV (DC, Maryland and Virginia) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Career Fair and Exhibition at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) Student Center. This fun family event will provide K-12 students with an opportunity to explore careers and meet and interact with professionals in these fields.UDC is located at 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008. This event is free and open to the public but pre-registration is strongly suggested; you can register for the event at https://semlink2nddmvstemfair.eventbrite.com/

The STEM Career Fair and Exhibition, which is sponsored by the Jack and Jill of America Foundation and the US Department of Energy (DOE),  is SEM Link's Math and Science Career Academy's signature event that features exhibitors (STEM professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, and retirees) that conduct hands on demonstrations or showcase real-world applications of STEM.  The event is designed to facilitate students visiting the tables of exhibitors moving freely between activities. "If we are going to ensure that we have the pipeline for the future STEM workforce, it is important to expose youth to STEM nd STEM Careers as early as we can. This is why we are excited to bring our STEM Career Fair to the DMV once again and provide DMV youth with an opportunity to meet and interact with the STEM community to find positive role models for pursuing STEM careers.  " states Ms. Tokiwa T. Smith, Founder and Executive Director of SEM Link.

For more information about the fair contact Ms. Tokiwa T. Smith via email at info@semsuccess.org or phone at (888)600-6294.

About SEM Link

Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link, Inc. (SEM Link), a tax-exempt national nonprofit organization, founded in 2005 by Ms. Tokiwa T. Smith in Atlanta, Georgia on the premise that exposure to members of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) communities is critical to student achievement and career exploration in math and science.  Our two core programs, Experimental Design Program and Math and Science Career Academy, enhance the STEM educational experience for K-12 students by providing them with opportunities to engage in hands-on STEM activities, explore STEM careers and learn about real-world applications of STEM. Since our inception we have served thousands of youth in Atlanta, the San Francisco Bay Area and the DMV (DC, Maryland and Virginia) area. SEM Link is currently serves the Atlanta and DMV Metropolitan areas. Like SEM Link on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/semlinkinc) and follow @semlink on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/semlink) or @semlink on Instagram (http://instagram.com/semlink). For more information about SEM Link visit our website at www.semsuccess.org or email us at info@semsuccess.org.