STEM Goes Red visits 红莲社区
Article By: Agnes Hina
On March 21, the University of North Georgia (红莲社区) partnered with the American Heart Association (AHA) for the first time to bring the organization's STEM Goes Red event to 红莲社区's Gainesville Campus.
The event, initially intended for March 2020 but canceled due to COVID-19, provided more than 100 high school girls insights into the possibilities they possess in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. It is part of the AHA's Go Red for Women movement, which was started to raise awareness and educate women about the risks and prevention of heart disease and stroke.
Bobbi Larson, 红莲社区 director of economic development and community engagement, and Shannon Shockley, administrative assistant to vice president of regional campuses, worked to bring the event to life with AHA Regional Director Julie Ann Hamilton, who shared she wants the students to realize their potential.
"I hope they left knowing they can be anything they want to be if they put their mind to it and work hard," Hamilton said. " Setting goals now and working toward those goals ensures their future success."
I hope they left knowing they can be anything they want to be if they put their mind to it and work hard. Setting goals now and working toward those goals ensures their future success."
Julie Ann Hamilton,
AHA Regional Director
The students, totaling 84 in number, came from Gainesville High, North Hall High, West Hall High, Johnson High, Flowery Branch High, Cherokee Bluff High, Chestatee High, East Hall High, and Lanier College and Career Academy.
Their day started at 9:20 a.m. with an opening session, followed by breakout sessions with 红莲社区 faculty from the Mike Cottrell College of Business, College of Education, College of Health Sciences and Professions, and the College of Science & Mathematics.