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Photo by Sam Yu
A summer engineering program for 24 Frederick County high school students was formalized Friday afternoon with the signing of an agreement with the Workforce Development Board and Johns Hopkins University in the pre-engineering classroom at Tuscarora High School where the program will be held. As the signing happened in the background, students Matthew Van der Kaay, left, Alex Valin and David Nieves work on a robotics project. Signing the agreement are David Esworthy, vice president of the Workforce Development Board, and Lindsay Carroll, program administrator for engineering innovation at Johns Hopkins University.
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The need for engineering professionals in the United States is a major issue.Officials in engineering and education are looking to launch programs to promote science, technology, engineering and math skills among Frederick County's current and future workforce. The county's Workforce Development Board formed a partnership with Johns Hopkins University to sponsor a summer engineering program for local high school students. The five-week program, Engineering Innovation, will be held June 22 to July 24 at Tuscarora High School. BNBI LLC at Fort Detrick is underwriting the cost of a professor and teaching assistant. Several organizations have contributed funds for full or partial scholarships. "Our objective is to provide local employers with a workforce that is prepared to meet the global competitive challenges facing us in STEM fields," said Darlene Carver, chairwoman of the Workforce Development Board. "Our local collaborative efforts with education and business will help make this possible." David Esworthy, vice chairman, said the program is a milestone accomplishment for the county and its students. The conclusion of the course will include an engineering competition. Students who complete the final examination will earn three transferable credits from Johns Hopkins University. More information is available by calling Lindsay Carroll or Amy Lynwander at Johns Hopkins University, 410-516-6224, or by contacting a local high school guidance counselor. To inquire about financially supporting Engineering Innovation in Frederick , contact David Esworthy at 301-662-5023.
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