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Emily Wheeler
Editorial Assistant

  On Aug. 1, 2024, high school students around Kansas City Metro have a new opportunity to explore STEM career fields thanks to the STEM Futures Showcase hosted by the Linda Hall Library (5109 Cherry St.) and its Business Leadership Council. 

  Geared toward students in grades 9 through 12, this event allows students to visit one of four real workplaces connected to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and gain hands-on, real-world experience from industry professionals. 

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  Breakfast, lunch and transportation from the Linda Hall Library to job sites will be provided. Each student is permitted to sign up for only one site visit as all visits will take place simultaneously. The job sites and office visits that students will have the opportunity to experience include: 

  • Ronawk Bio Block: Tour the lab, and meet with technicians, scientists and team members including chief technology officer and founder, Heather Decker. 
  • Lamar Johnson Collaborative: Meet the architects, engineers and designers who help shape the world around us.  
  • Nabholz UMKC FoodDiverse Jobsite: Meet with project team members including superintendents, project managers and skilled craftspeople. 
  • JE Dunn Jobsite: Tour and see all levels of construction, from framing to HVAC installations, electrical and sheetrock work, and material finishes. 

  This experience runs from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Aug. 1. The program is free, though pre-registration before Thursday is required. Students can register for the STEM Futures Showcase at:www.lindahall.org/support/corporate-foundation-and-strategic-partnerships/stem-futures-showcase-day/.