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Nacogdoches High School students inducted into 91ֱ’s STEM Research and Learning Center

Joanna Armstrong, marketing communications specialist
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October 2, 2020
The newest Nacogdoches ISD cohort inducted into 91ֱ's STEM Academy pictured in front of the STEM Building.

The STEM Research and Learning Center in Stephen F. Austin State University’s College of Sciences and Mathematics recently inducted its newest Nacogdoches Independent School District cohort into STEM Academy, a program engaging high school students in research and field experiences. Pictured with the students are, beginning front row, fourth from left, Leabeth Abt, NISD board member; Dr. Jana Redfield, associate director of the STEM Research and Learning Center; Dr. Kimberly Childs, dean of the College of Sciences and Mathematics; Linda Autrey, NISD director of advanced academics; and Dr. Gabriel Trujillo, NISD superintendent. Jody Franks, NISD biology teacher, is pictured on the right end of the back row.


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Twenty-eight Nacogdoches High School students were inducted as the seventh cohort of the STEM Research and Learning Center participants. Stephen F. Austin State University’s College of Sciences and Mathematics offers the program to engage students in 9th through 12th grades in real-world, problem-based research and field experiences.
 
Consisting of freshman from Nacogdoches High School, the cohort is immersed in a supportive community of teachers and 91ֱ faculty they will be working alongside throughout the program.
 
“Students who participate learn about STEM careers, participate in advanced labs on the 91ֱ campus, conduct mentored research led by 91ֱ faculty, volunteer in the community and attend science-specific trips throughout the year,” said Dr. Jana Redfield, associate director of the STEM Research and Learning Center.
 
Ninth-grade students in the academy take STEM 1, an elective that aligns with pre-AP biology. The students will visit the 91ֱ campus throughout the academic year to work with faculty in STEM labs and field experiences.
 
“During STEM 1, students will explore topics such as the techniques used to detect antibodies and cancer genes as well as antigen testing and genetic modification of everyday foods and beverages,” Redfield said. “Students will also explore plants to better understand photosynthesis, light, plant pigments and starch storage.”
 
To learn more about STEM Academy and the STEM Research and Learning Center, visit .