By Jenny DeLeon | Board Advisor
“EVERY CHILD IS A BORN GENIUS”—Buckminster Fuller
Duncan Tree Foundation has happily tackled another trimester. These past few months we’ve continued our turn towards educating adults and having them bring along their kids for the ride. We continue to explore how we can bring back our scoliosis program, we will keep you posted.
At Duncan Tree, we love all things information, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) our scoliosis program encompassed many, if not all, of these. The Duncan Tree podcast with Ouida continues to remind our followers to expand our minds, spirit, and finances, these are all essential to a truly holistic healthy life.
In 2018 there were 1.2 million STEM jobs available and many of the underserved aren’t represented within that community. Sadly, we are missing out and they are missing out on our people of color, the underserved of all communities, and the wonderful, creative, and our perspectives.
As an organization, we've always strived to promote learning and pathways to education, employment, and financial security for the forgotten and most vulnerable, our efforts can enrich and make a difference in society.
STEM careers mean
Astronomy--learn about the universe by studying physics and chemistry as they relate to celestial objects.
Electrical engineering--electrical engineering majors create electrical systems and devices that improve the quality of life for human experiences, shaping everything from iPads and GPS navigation hardware to hydro, wind and solar power generation as systems.
Mechanical engineering--Mechanical engineers are interested in both functionality and aesthetics of objects designed. Such as cars, lamps, blenders, elevators just about every household item and machine for manufacturing you can think of.
The career opportunities are endless with STEM and STEM tangential jobs. Some biologists love photography and may dedicate themselves to capturing microscopic views of viruses, a great way of combining art and science. Mechanical engineers may want to design functional household items because of their love of aesthetics. An astronomer may want to work as a climatologist, a technical writer, a college professor, or a sci-fi novelist. The possibilities are endless and we need to allow our children to be creative as they explore their career choices.
As children, we all have dreams about whom and what we want to be when we grew up. I know of people who wanted to be doctors and they did it. Others had dreams of adventurous jobs, like being a spy, an actress, or a singer, but those were dashed or fell- off. Many kids dream of being vets and working with animals but life got in the way. As parents, we have one supremely important job in protecting our children’s dreams, and that is to remind them of who they want to be and help them attain them.
Don’t bury a dream in STEM because of your practical adult mind. Yes, it’s expensive, but encourage it anyway! Tell kids 15-18 years old, who are interested in STEM about our Kids in the Middle High School STEM Mentoring-Coaching Program! It’s one of our finest moments and we think you will agree it’s in line with our Duncan Tree Mission of healing, teaching, and empowering underserved communities around the world.
If you agree, please make a generous donation today. Thank you.
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