Real-world uses of science
revealed to PIMS students
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Presque Isle Middle School students took over the wind power technology and computer-aided drafting labs at NMCC recently. Twenty-five students from Lisa Marie Dow’s eighth-grade science class learned how science applies beyond the classroom from demonstrations and hands-on experiences.
“We’re happy to welcome young students so they may gain exposure and feel comfortable in the college environment. They can also get a first-hand look at some of the possibilities as they consider higher education,” said Pam Buck, chair of the trade and technical department. “It’s great to see boys and girls light up when they realize a technical education can be fun and very rewarding.”
The students spent time in the computer-aided drafting lab each designing a bedroom. They were able to print their design and keep it as a souvenir of their first drafting project.
A demonstration of the climbing, rescue and science involved in wind energy highlighted the tour of the wind power technology lab.
The science students were also planning a tour of the electrical and the precision machining labs at NMCC.