An After School Laboratory Training Program
Zorina Bowen, Lab Coordinator
zorina_bowen@yahoo.com
Books +
Beakers = Benjamins is a
laboratory
training program designed
especially
for After School
Memphis.
An After
School Laboratory Training Program
The programs run three days
a week for two hours between
3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Monday,
Tuesday & Wednesday
Where: In
the Nation’s Only
Industrial
Chemistry Laboratory
This
program for students (Grades 6-12) who are interested in
careers in science but don’t quite know where to start.
They get to become technicians in a lab and gain the
skills that will allow them to become the next CSI
investigator, biofuels entrepreneur or any
one of a number of scientific careers in between. The
technicians will produce PowerPoint presentations on
their experiences in the program.
Exercises and
activities for maintaining an open and safe environment
and fostering youth development will be patterned after
those from the American Chemical Society. After doing
your homework, the day will start with a “staff meeting”
with each group submitting their status report on their
project from the week before. A lot of what we are able
to accomplish will depend upon the age ranges of the
program participants. Skills will be assessed and the
activities will be structured accordingly. Everyone will
be able to actively participate in the program,
regardless of age.
Mission
The program mission is to expose the
students to the various careers in biotechnology through
hands-on activities, guest speakers and field trips.
Students will get an overview of several
occupations in science, such as forensics,
petrochemistry, biofuel production, plant tissue culture
and others in a very hands-on
way.
The pre-apprentices leaving this program will be
qualified to enter the forensics sub cluster courses,
biomedical research applications sub cluster courses,
industrial chemistry course or any of a number of other
courses geared to training individuals for careers in
science and industry. By the end of the
apprenticeship portion of this program, the students
will be qualified for internships and / or job shadowing
in several scientific careers.
Students will
gain working knowledge of laboratory safety, standard
operating procedures (SOP), and will be able to operate
most of the instruments currently used in the scientific
community – safely and proficiently.
Work in one
of the world’s only high
school
industrial chemistry labs
ABOUT AFTER SCHOOL MEMPHIS After School Memphis a
division of Memphis City Schools' partners with Youth
Services and Community Affairs, the Division of Park
Services, the Memphis Public Library and community based
organizations to expand out of school opportunities for
Memphis teens.
Through ASM programs, Memphis
high school teens can safely take part in activities
that offer positive relationships, skills that translate
to the workplace, and exposure to career opportunities
both in their neighborhoods and throughout the
city. By anchoring out-of-school
opportunities around city high schools, parks and
libraries ASM invigorates neighborhoods across the city
and maximizes the use of existing public infrastructure.
ASM’S
VISION Memphis teens will be engaged in positive
opportunities.
ASM’S MISSION Create a network of out-of-school
opportunities for teens.
After School Memphis
achieves its mission by: Aligning and maximizing
neighborhood physical and programmatic resources.
Solidifying partnerships among city-wide
agencies and organizations. Mobilizing creative,
coordinated and sustainable investment in teens.
ASM’S
VALUES We are a dedicated team of professionals
that: Believes in the talent, creativity, and energy
of teens and the contributions they make to our
communities. Embraces the power of collaboration
with people of all backgrounds. Encourages
innovative, thoughtful decision-making and continuous
improvement. Cultivates leadership, supports career
development, and acknowledge achievement. Fosters a
caring, creative and dynamic work environment
ASM’S
GUIDING PRINCIPLES Provide a safe environment where
teens can engage in hands-on-activities in the
out-of-school hours. Expose Memphis teens to a wide
variety of careers and provide them with experiences and
marketable skills that they can demonstrate through
performances, products, or commissioned work.
Provide teens with the opportunity to develop
relationships with caring adults who are experts in
their field. Give teens the opportunity to
demonstrate their skills in ways that contribute to
their communities. Link program participants with
subsequent opportunities to apply and refine their
skills.
About Honors Industrial Chemistry
(IC)- I & II(The Green School)
The Only High
School Laboratory Training Program in the USA!
See School Notes Website
http://www.schoolnotes.com/38111/industrialchem
Ms.
Sandra A. Upchurch, Chemist
MS-HRD Training
Development Specialist
Email: upchurchsandraa@mcsk12.net
The IC-I
coursework is designed to introduce
industrial
chemistry, chemical manufacturing, and
production. Students will be able to observe,
use, and
explain the applications of
the chemical industry.
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