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    Girls in STEM Empower Teens to Career; Campus clothing, food drive

    Eira Gwyneth Posted on

    Courtesy of Middle Tennessee State University

    Here’s the latest news from Middle Tennessee State University.

    From “intense” to “amazing,” these were two reactions to the hands-on experiences of more than 150 combined middle and high school students who attended the 28th annual Tennessee Girls in STEM Conference at Middle Tennessee State University.

    The event, which focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics, was recently held in various MTSU science buildings and the McWherter Learning Resources Center and was attended by numerous faculty, students and off-campus partners this year.

    The fall conference was a tool to encourage girls and young women — like keynote speaker and MTSU alumna Emily Oppmann, who grew up there as a child and later volunteered — to consider careers in STEM fields.

    Ze Shamsieva, 15, of Nashville, a sophomore at Nashville Valor College Prep who is considering medical school or law school, said the conference was “an amazing experience. It was a good opportunity for us to explore new career opportunities.”

    Along with the other high school girls, Shamsieva heard from Caitlin Foley (animal science), Alyssa Logan (equine science), Jessica Young (dairy farm assistant manager), and Keely O’Brien (fermentation science), with MTSU faculty panelists sharing their passion for her Study shared programs.

    During a session on small animal care with a dog named “Cupcake,” Joy Puk, 13, of La Vergne Middle School said the learning curve of the conference was “really intense.” You can walk around and experience hands-on activities.”

    Oppmann, a Murfreesboro native and graduate of Central Magnet School, encouraged attendees to “find your passion and make a positive difference” during her talk on genetics and genetic counseling, followed by a question-and-answer session, where the students said “that” Lots of great questions that showed they were interested,” she added.

    Oppmann is a certified genetic counselor specializing in oncologic genetics at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute in Fairfax, Virginia, helping patients and their families navigate the intricacies of hereditary cancer testing.

    A 2021 graduate of MTSU, Oppmann earned a bachelor’s degree in biology with concentrations in genetics and biotechnology and minors in chemistry and global studies. She earned a master’s degree in genetic counseling from the University of Alabama-Birmingham.

    Center for collecting comfortable clothing and Thanksgiving pantry items

    The June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students at Middle Tennessee State University is leading community collection drives for food and clothing through early November.

    In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, both observed in October, the JAC has partnered with MTSU’s Power of One campus initiative to end gender-based violence to create a To conduct a clothing drive to benefit the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center in Rutherford County.

    “We collect new bras with tags and comfortable clothing like leggings, sweatpants and T-shirts,” said Maigan Wipfli, director of the June Anderson Center. “Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Month’s bra and comfortable clothing campaign is a way to put our arms around those in need in times of real crisis.”

    The new comfortable garments will be accepted through November 1 at the JAC, located in Room 330 of the Student Union Building, 1768 MTSU Blvd. located.

    The Rutherford County Domestic Violence Center prefers donations of new wireless bras and sports bras because the clothing will be used for post-forensic examinations and distributed to individuals fleeing domestic violence. Comfort is key for those experiencing these situations, Wipfli explained.

    Meanwhile, the JAC is partnering with the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, the Nontraditional Student Advisory Committee and the MTSU Food Pantry for the annual Thanksgiving food drive.

    The JAC is collecting non-perishable goods/canned goods until November 4th, which will be assembled and distributed to all students on November 7th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the atrium of the student union – while supplies last.

    Suggested donation items for the Thanksgiving meal bags include stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, gravy, condensed soup for casseroles, green beans, corn, powdered milk, cranberry sauce, pie filling and can openers.

    Food donations are due by November 4th at 12:00 p.m. and can be dropped off in Room 330 of the Student Union; the lobby of Ellington Human Sciences, 2623 Middle Tennessee Blvd.; Department of Communication Studies, Room 223 in Jones Hall, 624 Old Main Circle; or in Rooms 124 or 316 at the Keathley University Center, 1524 Memorial Blvd.

    Off-campus visitors wishing to donate items may obtain a temporary permit at the Parking and Transportation Services office at 205 City View Drive or pay by plate by visiting this webpage, https://bit.ly/mtvisitorparking, and the appropriate Click link below “Visitor Parking.” Visitor permits are $2 per day. For a parking map and more information, visit https://mtsu.edu/parking/.

    Content on MTSU Mondays is provided by submissions from MTSU News and Media Relations.

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