LIBERTY, Pa. \u2014 A former Pittsburgh Steeler visited South Allegheny Middle School for Steelers STEM Day to demonstrate how math plays out in everyday life and sports.<\/p>\n
The Steelers STEM program launched in 2019 to help students build skills in science, technology, engineering and math. <\/p>\n
Since its inception, more than 29,000 students have participated in the program, which operates in partnership with FedEx, Shell Polymers, Wabtec and U.S. Steel.<\/p>\n
During the event, former Steeler Charlie Batch used football scenarios to teach math concepts to the middle school students. <\/p>\n
\u201cJaylen Warren rushes for 112 yards. If 35 of those came on one run, how many yards did he gain on the other runs?\u201d Batch asked. <\/p>\n
He also highlighted the financial practicalities of learning math skills early. <\/p>\n
\u201cGotta be able to count the money when ya make it right?!\u201d Batch said.\u201c<\/p>\n
Heidi Chappell, director of community engagement at U.S. Steel, highlighted how early STEM education connects directly to career opportunities in the region. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a lot of jobs at our facility and every one of our jobs involves STEM, with science, technology, engineering and math skills,\u201d Chappell said.<\/p>\n
Chappell noted that students can work for U.S. Steel directly after graduating high school. \u201cThere could be jobs down the street for them, that they can stay in their same communities just by learning the skills that they\u2019re learning at middle school,\u201d Chappell said.<\/p>\n
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