| October 26, 2009 Program aims to get students interested in math, science
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(NECN: Kenneth Craig, Worcester, Mass.) - Students at the Roosevelt School are getting some help with their "digits". The DIGITS Program aims to give Massachusetts students a boost in science, technology and math.
For a handful of fourth grade students at the Roosevelt School in Worcester, it was a morning of 'connecting-the-dots.' A colorful hour of stories, crafts and a little song and dance.
All of this, with one goal: getting young students interested in math and science fields.
Its all part of a pilot school outreach program that kicked off Monday morning called 'DIGITS'.
Lt. Governor Tim Murray and Worcester schools superintendent Dr. Melinda Boone were alongside a handful of educators and volunteers -- all committed to showing children the possibilities in science, technology, engineering, and math -- grouped by the acronym STEM.
For the Lt. Governor -- the program is a investment in the Commonwealth's future --- already a nationwide leader in the stem fields.
Funded by a Department of Education grant -- the program is set to weave its way through classrooms across the state -- led by industry professionals with personal stories and a series of multimedia exercises.
But it was a surprise visit from musician/performer Tezz Yancey that got students excited -- a look a how science plays out in music videos -- a plus for sleepy students on a Monday morning -- and big win for stem advocates with an even bigger long-term
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