Louisiana Delta Summer STEM Camp 2014

"CONNECT" Challenge Re-cap

In one of the last challenges of the week, teams developed ideas for a product of the future that would utilize Internet connectivity and presented their ideas in front of a panel of judges.  Teams were critiqued based upon clear articulation of product function, target audience and promotional agenda.  Effective presentation delivery was also scored.  Winner:  Cajun Coders.

Judges (left to right:)  Rishanta Trundles CenturyLink, Mille Atkins CenturyLink,  Brandon Foster Dow, Ashlee Bell West Monroe High School, Joey Higuera Engineering Student @ LA Tech

Technocircuits

Geek Squad

Knowledge

Mad Dogs

Master Minds

Sonic

The Burning Matrices

Silent But Deadly

Guest Speaker:  Penny Earnst of Dow Chemical Discusses the Benefits of a STEM Career

The camp was treated to a special talk during the lunch session as Penny Earnst addressed the group concerning the benefits of a STEM learning and how it directly relates to viable careers at Dow.

Dow is committed to encouraging the youth to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and currently employs multiple interns from programs like Louisiana Delta Community College's Process Technology program.


Dow's storied history, global reach, and socially responsible commitments illustrate a stable company committed to positive change locally and abroad.