Science Extravaganza (SE) Success!
Science Extravaganza 2009 was a Success!
The Society of Latino Engineers and Scientists (SOLES) at San Jose State University is proud to present Science Extravaganza. This year we brought over 500 students from local Bay Area Middle and High Schools to San Jose State. Through a full day of courses, events, interactive workshops, and presentations - these students got to see a glimpse of what college is like, and some were very eager and motivated to be a part of this experience.
Statistics from 2009 Science ExtravaganzaSM
Grade Levels of
Students who participated
2%
Grammar school grades 2-5
52%
Middle school grades 6-8
36%
High school grades 9-12
Ethnicity of
Students who participated
82%
Hispanic origin
18%
Other origin
Gender of Students
who participated
45%
Male
55%
Female
What are the objectives of the Science ExtravaganzaSM?
Science ExtravaganzaSM provides an opportunity for professionals and students to work together with attending students to promote the program’s objectives, which are:
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To serve as role models and mentors, & To continually promote the benefits of higher education
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To instill in students an interest in engineering and science
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To increase the number of Mexican American and other Hispanic youth interested in pursuing a career in engineering and science related fields
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To establish a network amongst the various MAES student chapters and affiliates
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To provide participating youth with access to engineering and science professionals