By rssfeeds-admin The event was hosted by the Chicago Chapter for the National Society of Black Engineers with the goal of motivating and nurturing the next generation of engineers.
“I think it’s important that the kids get to see, ‘Hey, these are the options out there to me. It’s not just what I am limited to on a day-to-day, but because I see other people doing it, I know these are the options available to me,'” Benita Mordi, president of the National Society of Black Engineers’ Chicago chapter, said.
Through a variety of hands-on activities, students learned about all types of engineering, like aerospace engineering, industrial construction and build bridging. One high school student hopes to become an astrophysicist and is part of NSBE’s Robotics Team.
“They make sure you are able to formulate ideas and execute them on your own,” said Jane’t McCriston, a sophomore at Michele Clark Magnet High School. “With NSBE, I’m able to collaborate with and be in the presence of so many intelligent and talented people who look just like me.”
Over the years, NSBE’s programs and mentors have influenced many students to study engineering and make a career out of it. While second grade windmill maker Marissa Halliburton has a while to go before choosing a college major, she said she’s already looking ahead to the future.
“I do want to learn how to make airplanes,” Halliburton said.
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