Boston Scientific: Encouraging and Empowering Tomorrow’s STEM Pioneers - Seite 2

GROW's success was the catalyst for the TeenGROW program, geared toward young people aged 15-17. Though originally developed for employees' children, TeenGROW has expanded to include children from underrepresented areas in the community through partnerships with local schools. The program introduces students to robotics, involves them in experiments that apply the scientific method, and allows them to hear from engineers about their career experiences.

"The purpose of TeenGROW is to stoke that passion for STEM early," says Ronan. "Being at the company for nine years, I've seen kids go from TeenGROW in the classroom, to GROW gaining real-world experience on our production lines, to becoming a qualified engineer with us," Ronan says. "It's inspiring to see, and it's truly a privilege to be part of such an incredible team that is so invested."

Helping students see real-world applications

Years before she became an R&D engineer at Boston Scientific, Tess Davis was motivated to pursue a science degree in high school. "I had a teacher - a woman - who had degrees in both biomedical and mechanical engineering. I thought that was so cool," says Tess. "I knew then that I wanted to pursue the same path, and through a program called Project Lead the Way, I was able to gain first-hand experience in the engineering field."

Today, she's the co-lead of the STEM Council in Marlborough, Massachusetts, which brings educational experiences to kids at local schools and organizations like the Boys & Girls Club. A student favorite is Procedure Pal, an interactive table-top product model. "We show them how an esophageal stent is placed in the body, or how a deep brain stimulation device interrupts brain signals in patients with Parkinson's disease," says Tess. "It helps students see how these technologies are actually used to help people."

Tess and the team hold multiple events each year, like the recent panel discussion with members of the Society of Women Engineers, who talked about their paths to becoming STEM professionals. "It's important to see representation of women in the field," says Tess, recalling the indelible mark her high school teacher had on her professional journey. "Kids don't always have those role models. I've heard many of our volunteers say, 'I didn't have these opportunities growing up. I want them to know what's possible.'"

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