FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 17, 2023
Contact: Danielle Miller, dmiller@dillard.edu
504.816.4328
NEW ORLEANS— Dillard’s School of STEM will host an open house workshop for the upcoming Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program on Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dillard’s campus in the Professional Schools and Sciences Building (PSB).
Dillard partnered with Verizon to offer this free immersive enrichment program to empower middle school students, 5th – 8th grades, in under-resourced communities to explore STEM subjects, learn problem-solving skills and gain exposure to career opportunities in technology fields.
Participating students will learn about design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality and social entrepreneurship, in addition to receiving mentorship, access to next-gen technology and hands-on training. The workshop is inclusive and welcomes all genders and nonbinary youth. Designed to create a more diverse pipeline for future careers in STEM fields, no prior knowledge or experience is required.
For more information about the open house workshop, contact Treshayne Tuircuit at vilmm@dillard.edu or 504-816-4092.
Dillard University is a historically Black institution that cultivates leaders who live ethically, think and communicate precisely, and act courageously to make the world a better place. Located in New Orleans, Dillard is a private faith-based liberal arts university that offers 22 majors and two certificate programs. Ranked 5th on 2021 The New York Times Overall Mobility Index and 14th in 2022 by Academic Influence for Best Colleges and Universities by Academic Stewardship, Dillard’s call to future leaders is to Write Your Legacy. Find out more about Louisiana’s oldest HBCU by visiting www.dillard.edu.
