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A2 June 27, 2019 The Chronicle Forsyth Tech, AAMPED host STEM camp for local young men BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE Last week Forsyth Technical Community College (FTCC) and Crosby Scholars joined forces to host a computer camp for the young men currently enrolled in the African American Males Pursuing Educational Dreams (AAMPED) pro gram. “We’re trying to give them everything to get them interested and bring them awareness,” said Wesley. “These are great students and we’re just ex cited about the partnership and we feel good about what we’re doing.” Watts spoke highly of the young men in the camp as well. He said throughout the camp, you could see how excited the Support is always within reach. Photo by Tevin Stinson John Brown, an instructor at Forsyth Tech Commu nity College, helps a student during the STEM sum mer camp hosted by FTCC and Crosby Scholars ’ AMMPED (African American Males Pursing Educa tion Dreams) program. During the course of the four-day camp, stu dents from various high schools worked with in structors and students from FTCC’s Information Technology department to complete several hands- on experiments including creating their own robots and apps. Davis ITEC/Cyberse- curity Center Associate Dean Dr. Deanne Wesley said the camp gives stu dents an opportunity to get exposed to potential career ideas. As society continues to rely more and more on technology, there is a need for individuals to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). Since 1990, STEM employment has grown 79% and computer jobs have seen an increase as well. While the num bers show there are oppor tunities out there, minori ties are underrepresented in STEM careers. According to the Pew Research Center, blacks only represent 9% of STEM workers and His panics represent only 7%. Wesley said, “Our task is to build a pipeline and this camp is just one way we’re doing that. We want to get the African Ameri can males in these career pathways that pay very well.” She said after meeting with AAMPED Director Richard Watts, they de cided their two organiza tions were a perfect match for the summer program. They decided FTCC would provide all the re sources and AAMPED would provide the stu dents. campers were when com pleting assignments. “The young men are excited and engaged, you tell by how they’re behav ing. They’re really appre ciative of what’s going on,” said Watts. “It’s all about exposure. In order for us to have the same opportunities, we have to provide our young men with more opportunities, because in most cases it just is not there.” On the last day of camp, there was an awards ceremony where students showed a Pow erPoint presentation de tailing everything they learned over the four days of camp. When discussing his experiences, Zyaire Williams, a rising senior at Middle College of For syth, said he decided to attend the camp because he wanted to sharpen his coding skills. Sterling Fair, also a rising senior at Early Col lege of Forsyth, said what he enjoyed most was the robotics course. After creating their own robots, campers had the opportu nity to take them home. Fair said, “It was very interesting learning how things are put together and using coding to figure out the movements of the ro bot.” When discussing his experience, Trevor Helm said he learned a lot about how technology is used in the modern era. He con-, tinued, “Technology is a big thing that affects other industries. Even when making stuff like laun dry detergent, technology plays an important role. This camp really opens your eyes to a lot of stuff.” No one likes to think about what they would do if they became seriously ill. But knowing where to turn for guidance and support can help you get through more difficult times. Trellis Supportive Care is here with advance care planning, grief counseling, and the personalized care that patients and their families have been turning to for the last 40 years. Even though our name has changed from Hospice & Palliative CareCenter, our commitment as a mission-driven nonprofit is as strong as ever. Call (336) 768-3972 or visit TrellisSupport.org to learn more about the range of services we provide in communities throughout our 13-county region. Supportive Care Palliative • Hospice • Family Support Alumni celebrate the legacy of Atkins High School BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE For their success in their various fields of ex pertise, contributions to society, and love and pas sion for their alma mater, four alumni were honored during the Atkins High School Legacy Awards last weekend. The event, sponsored by the Classes of 1970 and 1971, was started last year to celebrate the legacy and heritage of one of the city’s most important high schools by honoring stu dents who walked through the halls of the school on Cameron Avenue. The original Atkins opened in 1931 and was the first school in Winston-Salem built to serve African Americans. In a joint statement on the event, Reginald Day, president of the Class of 1971, and Carolyn Mc- Willis, president of the Class of 1970, said, “The members of the Atkins High School Class of 1970 and 1971 proudly celebrate our legacy and are dedicated to making a difference in the commu nity, as we render service instilled upon us by our parents and former teach ers. “Tonight we are cel ebrating the commitment to excellence and service of four distinguished At kins alumni.” Following dinner, the See Atkins on A4 CONTACTING THE CHRONICLE www.wschronicle.com 1300 E. 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