BAD WEATHER DIDN’T STOP THESE YOUNG PEOPLE—Due to weather on the morning of the NSBE event, the fair was canceled, however, some kids still came as well as the volunteers from both chapters of NSBE and the keynote speaker Bryan Lewis, an executive associate at CMU. Pictured above, Lewis is sitting on the stage as he speaks to the intimate crowd. (Photos by J.L. Martello)
The A Walk for Education fair was held this year in collaboration with other collegiate chapters in Region II of NSBE. MAKING A CAR—John Johnson Jr., left, and John Bailey of the CMU NSBE, right, help Dominicke Washington, 12 years old and from Homewood, make a car out of cardboard, rubber bands, a mouse trap, strick, tape, sticks and four wheels.
“We want to educate them on the different possibilities there are in the STEM field and eliminate the stigma that its a, unachievable and monotonous path,” she said. MAKING SOMETHING FROM NOTHING—Martha Nkangabwa, of the CMU chapter of NSBE, helps 6th grader Sharod, from East Liberty, make a car out of cardboard, rubber bands, a mouse trap, strick, tape, sticks and four wheels. (Photos by J.L. Martello)
Lessington added, “Students have the ability to excel but sometimes are missing the drive and we want to provide that motivation and direction for their futures.” CONTROLLING A ROBOT—Tyrelle Neal, 12, from Larimer and who attends Urban Pathways Charter School, and Dominicke Washington, 12, from Homewood and who attends Westinghouse, learn how to operate a robotic arm and how difficult it may be than just being able to use your hands.
