BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Sixth graders at Bowling Green Junior High School spent the morning exploring science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on activities made possible by the General Motors Community Impact Grant.

The event aimed to spark early interest in STEM careers by connecting students directly with industry leaders.

Amber Hopper, an industrial engineering manager, said middle school is the perfect time to introduce students to new career paths.

“By sixth grade, they’re already kind of figuring out what they want to do,” Hopper said. “We want to get them in middle school to really let them know that there are options.”

Educators and industry professionals guided students through interactive sessions designed to make learning both exciting and relevant. By meeting s

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