[November 14, 2017]      

Students from the Lincolnland Technical Education Center spent time on Wednesday learning how their high school education will impact their ability to serve in the military. The U. S. Army Military Exhibit Company brought the AS7 STEM Semi to Lincoln Community High School.

Inside the trailer of the semi were simulations that illustrated how the core of today's education program - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math - STEM, is used within the many aspects of the Army.

The students had the opportunity to participate in activities in the Situation Room, the Mission Room, and the Research and Development Room.

They were also given a challenge: "The year is 2032, and a radical political faction has threatened to undermine world security. A news agency has just released a report on an explosion in an eastern European chemical plant, and the U.S. Army is on high alert. It's now up to you and your team to rescue the trapped workers in the plant.

The students learned about SARAH - Search and Rescue Autonomous Hybrid, then put SARAH to work. The tutorial said that during these simulations the students would use their abilities in the STEM to neutralize the hazards and breach obstacles.

When the task was completed, the students received an overall score on their performance, then had the opportunity to compare their score to other students.

"We had over 500 students participate from Math, Science, and Career and Technical (Vocational) Classes. I think this is a great opportunity to expose our students to the careers and challenges the Army has offer," said LTEC Director Matt Puckett.

Photos by Karen Hargis