Seven St. Lucie Students Tour Smithsonian Marine Station in Fort Pierce
Treasure Coast High and St. Lucie West Centennial teens explored marine science careers, including Everglades restoration and coral reef research, via the district's Classrooms2Careers program.
Seven high school students from St. Lucie Public Schools visited the Smithsonian Marine Station on Fort Pierce as part of the district's Classrooms2Careers program. They received a behind-the-scenes tour and introduction to marine science career pathways.
Students from Treasure Coast High School and St. Lucie West Centennial High School participated in the session, which highlighted research areas including chemical ecology, benthic ecology, Everglades restoration projects and coral reef research. Treasure Coast High Industrial Biotechnology teacher John Williams accompanied the group.
Working researchers and scientists spoke directly with students about their day-to-day work and the skills needed to build careers in marine science. Station staff also walked students through opportunities to get involved before graduation, including summer internships, hands-on research programs and educational activities at the Smithsonian Aquarium covering seawater systems and marine life.
Captain David Branson and Station Manager Scott Jones coordinated and hosted the visit for the SLPS group.
High school students in St. Lucie County interested in exploring local career pathways can contact district Career Coaches Terrence Platt or Dr. LeiNitia Robinson for more information on programs like Classrooms2Careers.
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