Hands-On Visit Lets Middle-Schoolers Jump-Start Career Aspirations
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
– Photos by Tia G. La, student photographer
![Stacey C. Hampton, assistant dean of industrial, computing and engineering technologies, helps students](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/05/DSC_0016_PCTo.jpg)
Stacey C. Hampton, assistant dean of industrial, computing and engineering technologies, helps students "Discover Careers in Engineering" during a large-group session in the Klump Academic Center Auditorium. The discussion included how everyday life is connected to engineering, how to prepare for the field and what jobs are available.
![Jersey Shore Area Middle School's Max Ferguson makes a cast of his finger in](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/05/DSC_0019_PCTo.jpg)
Jersey Shore Area Middle School's Max Ferguson makes a cast of his finger in "The Art of Design," a celebration of turning thoughts into objects. Helping students find the fun in science is Thomas E. Ask, professor of industrial and human factors design.
![Visitors from Milton Middle School perform a full spinal immobilization under the instruction of Bambi A. Hawkins (in blue), learning laboratory coordinator for the college's paramedic program. The session,](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/05/DSC_0052_PCTo.jpg)
Visitors from Milton Middle School perform a full spinal immobilization under the instruction of Bambi A. Hawkins (in blue), learning laboratory coordinator for the college's paramedic program. The session, "Expect the Unexpected," gave students a greater appreciation of first responders' life-saving work. From left are Alyssa Williams, Nina Santiago, Brandy Mixell (on the board) and Derek Scott.
![Abbi Rishel (left) and Regi Wendt, of Milton Middle Schools, learn to make colorful stepping stones using pre-molded concrete forms.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/05/DSC_0072_PCTo.jpg)
Abbi Rishel (left) and Regi Wendt, of Milton Middle Schools, learn to make colorful stepping stones using pre-molded concrete forms.
![Construction technology instructor Harry W. Hintz Jr. shares the process of laying out a house using basic math, laser transits, tape measures, hammers and stakes.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/05/DSC_0102_PCTo.jpg)
Construction technology instructor Harry W. Hintz Jr. shares the process of laying out a house using basic math, laser transits, tape measures, hammers and stakes.
![Assistant automotive professor Christopher H. Van Stavoren leads a discussion of hybrid vehicles and the mandatory fuel-efficiency standards that take effect in 2025.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/05/DSC_0123_PCTo-1.jpg)
Assistant automotive professor Christopher H. Van Stavoren leads a discussion of hybrid vehicles and the mandatory fuel-efficiency standards that take effect in 2025.
![Michael D. Shipman, a member of the business administration/accounting faculty, uses a Monopoly game to teach students how to track revenue and expenses.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/05/DSC_0131_PCTo.jpg)
Michael D. Shipman, a member of the business administration/accounting faculty, uses a Monopoly game to teach students how to track revenue and expenses.
![Milton's Jamila Alvarez learns the color-coded programming language required to make an Ozobot dance.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/05/DSC_0150_PCTo.jpg)
Milton's Jamila Alvarez learns the color-coded programming language required to make an Ozobot dance.
![Under the supervision of Scott A. Geist (background), director of surgical technology, students explore the hands-on world of the operating room.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/05/DSC_0213_PCTo.jpg)
Under the supervision of Scott A. Geist (background), director of surgical technology, students explore the hands-on world of the operating room.
![Geoffrey M. Campbell, assistant professor of architectural technology, leads a session on how to](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/05/DSC_0109_PCTo.jpg)
Geoffrey M. Campbell, assistant professor of architectural technology, leads a session on how to "Build a 3D Model of a House" using SketchUp software.