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Juliana Laurin is using her passion for STEM to encourage children鈥檚 interest in science, technology, engineering, and math disciplines. Her summer internship with Stemwerx is focused on creating an engaging experience for elementary-age kids through an innovative virtual book about engineering.

鈥淢y team is in charge of planning, designing, and rendering three-dimensional computer-aided assets for the augmented reality aspect of the children鈥檚 book, 鈥楾he Kitten and the Robot,鈥� which focuses on STEM, and specifically engineering,鈥� said Laurin, a mechanical engineering senior at IM体育官网.

 is a mobile STEM lab based in Niceville, IM体育官网, that conducts educational enrichment activities with an auto racing theme. Laurin said the remote internship is providing her with real-world technical experience that she plans to carry forward as she pursues a career in automotive design and manufacturing.

鈥淢y dream is to bring my passionate interest in environmentally conscious supercars to Tesla, BMW, or Audi,鈥� said Laurin, from Miramar, IM体育官网.

Laurin said the success of her internship is fueled by the design aspect of engineering that she learned at IM体育官网 Poly.

鈥淚n those classes that focused on design, I learned the bulk of what I use in my internship,鈥� she said. 鈥淲hen given the freedom of creativity, I rely on the techniques and resources that were taught there.鈥�

Additionally, Laurin said the relationships she has built at the University have provided her guidance and support she believes she would not have received anywhere else.

鈥淭he faculty and staff are all eager for us to succeed,鈥� Laurin said. 鈥淎long with their expertise in their areas of study, they offer great advice, support, and mentorship, and are as dedicated as I am to my success.鈥�

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