With the rise of STEM careers predicted to increase 25 percent from 2008 to 2018, early engagement has never been more crucial. In fact, nearly four in five students pursuing careers in STEM fields said that they decided to do so in high school or earlier.
To help expose students to STEM sooner, MilliporeSigma—a global life science company with facilities in Bellevue and Seattle—created the Curiosity Cube™—a 22×10-foot, retrofitted shipping container turned mobile science lab. From Wednesday, June 20 through Saturday, June 23, the Curiosity Cube™ will visit several locations throughout the Seattle area, including Jing Mei Elementary School in Bellevue.
Tour stop dates and locations
- June 20 at the Concord International School from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on 723 S Concord St., Seattle, 98108.
- June 21 at Jing Mei Elementary School from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on 12635 SE56th St., Bellevue, 98006.
- June 23 at the Seattle Center from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) sector is growing faster than any other in the U.S., yet there are more STEM opportunities than there are students to fill these positions.
With an expanding workforce that calls for more graduates to fill the pipeline, MilliporeSigma is engaging students in STEM learning through the Curiosity Cube™ mobile science lab. Science industry experts agree that these hands-on experiences are critical to sparking student interest in STEM careers.
MilliporeSigma’s Curiosity Cub mobile science lab is designed to spark scientific curiosity and passion early — paving the way to a future filled with innovative breakthroughs and encouraging students to pursue careers in STEM fields.
MilliporeSigma has brought its Curiosity Lab program to Apollo Elementary School, Briarwood Elementary School and Jing Mei Elementary School.
