In the month of March, ninth-grade students from Kennedy
and Truman high schools went on a field trip to University of Michigan. The students had the opportunity to
listen to various speakers, participate in hands-on workshops and sat down for
a family style luncheon. It was an
amazing experience for the students.
Upon arrival, the students entered the auditorium, where
they heard speeches from important leaders. Some of the speakers included University of Michigan President
Mary Sue Coleman and the first woman of color astronaut, Dr. Mae Jemison.
The speeches were an eye-opener for the students to see
the possibilities of future achievement.
Jemison is an astronaut, physician, engineer, educator, entrepreneur and
a worldwide respected voice in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Math). Her accomplishments were
impressive and the students were so excited, as they were able to meet her and
take a picture with her.
After the lecture experience, the students attended two
hands-on workshops.
University of Michigan engineering students led the
workshops. The Michigan students
introduced themselves telling the ninth-graders about impressive degrees, as
well as the current programs they are in now. At one of the workshops, the ninth graders were able to
speak to the college students on a personal level, as well as each other to
discuss goals in life.
The students were excited at the idea of possible career
choices and committed to goals and actions for their future. At another workshop, the students were put
in groups to engineer a bridge to support as much weight as possible. The bridges were tested with buckets of
water. This was a fun, as well as
educational experience. Spending
time with the University of Michigan students was a great experience for the
Taylor School District students and gave each one additional motivation for
success.
To end the field trip, students were given a full-course
lunch that was served to them in a banquet hall on campus. A University of Michigan student was at
each table to talk to the ninth graders as they ate. All 20 of the students that attended had a wonderful time
and were able to vision the possibilities one can achieve through college.
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