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Non-Traditional Careers Event for Girls

Ben Matthews
Tuesday, March 13, 2018

An event designed to introduce female students to careers in fields of science, technology, engineering and math was held Tuesday, March 13, 2018, on the Southeast Missouri State University campus in Cape Girardeau. Over 300 seventh grade students from 22 schools attended the all-day event.

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    Campbell students, from left, Cayleigh Manning, Gracelynn Modlin, Elle Vancil, Alexis Keirsey, Taylor Campbell and McKenzie Seiber operate an Adept Viper robotics system during an event Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau.  (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Sikeston students Kaydence Presley, left, and Allie Rodgers, both 12, use markers to code courses for robots during an event Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in the Scully Building at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau.  (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Machine shop technician Tony Miller demonstrates how a CNC machine works for a group of students Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau.  (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Dixie McCollum helps Hayti student Reggi Ford, 13, with a robotics activity during an event Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in the Scully Building at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau.  (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Machine shop technician Tony Miller demonstrates how a CNC machine works for a group of students Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau.  (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Perryville student Analia Boxdorfer, 12, creates a digital building model during an event Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau.  (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Students use coding to map courses for robots during an event Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in the Scully Building at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Procter and Gamble human resources and security representative Tara McMullin speaks to a group of students during an event Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. The event was designed to promote careers in science, technology, engineering and math amongst female students. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Students prepare for lunch during a career day Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. Over 300 seventh grade students from 22 schools attended the event, promoted careers in science, technology, engineering and math to female students. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Students pick up bag lunches during a career day at Southeast Missouri State University on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.  (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)