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FAMU Hosts STEM Day to Encourage Interests in Science and Technology

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL)-- Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University's College of Science and Technology held their 2nd Annual STEM Day Saturday.

This year's theme was "FAMU CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." Crime scenes were used to give students hand-on problem solving experience.

An attendee explained the benefits of the event. "We have different breakout sessions, guest speakers in chemistry, math, physics and engineering. We also have concurrent sessions for students to learn about going into these different areas what are the different career choices they have," Judi Mandrell.

The event was catered to students in Kindergarten through 12th grade.