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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Forty high school students from Jackson, Mississippi, recently spent four days at Alabama A&M University exploring agriculture, science, technology and college life through an immersive residential summer program.
Hosted by AAMU’s College of Agricultural, Life and Natural Sciences, the program introduced students to career opportunities in biological sciences, family and consumer sciences, food and animal sciences, natural resources and environmental sciences, and community and regional planning.
Students participated in hands-on activities involving genetics, robotics, artificial intelligence, GIS mapping, financial literacy, nutrition and apparel design. They extracted DNA from strawberries, designed footwear and joined robotics activities with the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.
Participants also visited AAMU’s Winfred Thomas Agricultural Research Station, where they interacted with livestock and learned about agricultural research and Extension programs.
Dr. Ethel Jones said the experience is designed to prepare future leaders, innovators and problem-solvers.
The program highlighted Alabama A&M’s land-grant mission while showing students how agriculture connects with science, technology, health, sustainability and future careers.