70 elementary students visit San Jacinto College to learn all about science

Jeannie Peng-Armao-- November 9, 2012

PASADENA, Texas – Approximately 70 Genoa Elementary students packed the laboratories of the new 113,000-square-foot science building at the San Jacinto College Central Campus to dig for fossils, learn about the human body, and create chemical reactions.

The science department invites schools to the campus each semester to allow college science majors the opportunity to apply and teach elementary students what they've learned. The service-learning project also exposes K-12 students to the world of science as more efforts are being made across the College to promote education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Pictured: Genoa Elementary student Jair Perez checks out a skeleton arm in a biology laboratory at the new science building at San Jacinto College Central Campus. Photo credit: Jeannie Peng-Armao, San Jacinto College marketing department.

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Surrounded by monuments of history, industries and maritime enterprises of today, and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has been serving the citizens of East Harris County, Texas, for more than 50 years. The Achieving the Dream Leader College is committed to the goals and aspirations of a diverse population of 30,000 students in more than 200 degree and certificate options, including university transfer and career preparation. Students also benefit from the College’s job training programs, renowned for meeting the needs of growing industries in the region. San Jacinto College graduates contribute nearly $630 million each year to the Texas workforce. San Jacinto College. Your Goals. Your College.

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