By Marci Heugly, West Jordan Journal
While STEM may sound like part of a plant, it is also a rapidly growing area of education and employment. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics are an ever-expanding field, with a large demand for educated workers. Studies report that within the next 10 years, there will be millions of open jobs in these areas, but not enough workers.
Student Kathy Tran, with Walter Wiegand, of Edwards Lifesciences. Photo courtesy of Edwards Lifesciences
“Edwards Lifesciences is committed to advancing interest in STEM education through these scholarship awards, with the hope of creating tomorrow’s scientists, engineers and mathematicians,” said Heather Chambers, a Senior Manager at Edwards Lifesciences.
Because of the need for more educated workers, Edwards Lifesciences has awarded 10 four-year scholarships of $2,500 per year to high school seniors from Orange (Calif.) and Salt Lake Counties who are pursuing bachelor’s degrees in STEM. West Jordan’s own Kathy T. Tran recently received this scholarship and is now majoring in mechanical engineering at the University of Utah.
“I’m interested in the versatility with being an engineer. There’s so many career paths I could take to meet my interests. It’s nice being around other people who also enjoy designing and producing new technology,” Tran said.
Read the full article by Marci Heugly, West Jordan Journal.
