From Classrooms to Stadiums: Inspiring Future Engineers

Join us for an engaging episode of Engineering Influence, where we explore ACEC Arizona's revolutionary initiative, STEM Game Day. Discover how this award-winning program is making waves by immersing middle school students in the engineering world through the excitement of a football game. Chris Bridges, Executive Director of ACEC Arizona, and Nicolai Oliden, Board Member and Workforce Development Chair, share their inspiring journey of addressing workforce challenges by sparking early interest in STEM careers. Listen as they walk us through the program's inception, its exponential growth from reaching 120 to over 1,500 students across Arizona, and the impactful collaborations with universities and professionals that make it all possible. Find out how ACEC Arizona's efforts are creating pipelines for future engineers and fostering community ties, all while providing invaluable learning experiences for students, volunteers, and the engineering sector alike.