Youth Explore STEM Careers at 12th Annual STEM Career Fair

ATLANTA - March 29, 2019 - PRLog -- Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc. (SEM Link) will eagerly host its 12^th Annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Career Fair and Exhibition at the Morehouse School of Medicine in the National Center for Primary Care (NCPC) atrium.  This event will afford K-12 students with an opportunity to engage in STEM career exploration, meet and interact with professionals in the respective fields. The event will convene on Saturday, April 13^th at 10:00am and end at 2:00 pm. The Morehouse School of Medicine is located 720 Westview Drive. The event is free and open to the public. Due to limited spacing, pre-registration is strongly encouraged; please visit https://semlinkatlcf19.eventbrite.com to pre-register.

Morehouse School of Medicine's Pipeline Initiative, Office for Educational Outreach and Health Careers is the main sponsor for this fair.  "The collaboration with SEM Link is exciting because we both share the mission of immersing students in STEM through hands-on experience and career exposure. This is critical as it encourages students to experiment and aids in developing strong problem-solving skills. Additionally, it introduces students to STEM professions that can inspire them on what the future holds." Stated Dr. Rahmelle Thompson, Assistant Dean, Pipeline Initiatives

Additional financial support for the career fair comes from the Jack and Jill of America Foundation, The H.J. Russell Company and the American Society for Clinical Pathology.   "I'm very excited to host this year's fair at Morehouse School of Medicine and to have them as a sponsor and partner. This allows us to expand the STEM careers that we expose youth to include biomedical and health careers."  For more information about the fair contact SEM Link 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). SEM Link currently offers programs in Atlanta and the DMV.  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.

About Morehouse School of Medicine – Office for Educational Outreach & Health Careers

Conceived by President and Dean Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice and fueled by her passion to ensure a diverse health care workforce, the Office for Educational Outreach and Health Careers (EOHC) was established in 2012. The Office for EOHC oversees and directs all pipeline programs at the institution providing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) exposure and mentoring opportunities for students from elementary through post-undergraduate levels.

Under the leadership of Dr. Rahmelle Thompson, Assistant Dean, Pipeline Initiatives is committed to helping MSM's mission to increase the number of individuals underrepresented in medicine, the health professions, and the scientific workforce by providing pipeline programs designed to enhance educational opportunities in STEAM disciplines, intensify exposure to cutting edge biomedical and public health research, and provide preparation for successful application to and matriculation in schools emphasizing careers in the health professions. Like MSMEOHC on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/msmeohc/) and follow @msmeohc on Twitter (https://twitter.com/msmeohc). For more information about MSM EOHC visit our website at https://www.msm.edu/Education/PipelinePrograms/.