CURIOUS ABOUT CAREERS Interstitials

Civil Engineer (2:00 / :60)
Short Description:
Genesis explores infrastructure design and construction with Civil Engineer Tula Ngasala!

Long Description:
Genesis explores infrastructure design and construction with Civil Engineer Tula Ngasala! Civil engineers design, construct, and maintain the roadways, railways, buildings, bridges, and water resources all around us. Genesis puts on a safety helmet and joins Tula Ngasala from Spicer Group in East Lansing, Michigan, to see the critical work civil engineers do in our world.


Food Scientist (2:00 / :60)
Short Description:
Olivia gets a taste for food science research and development at JIFFY with Jade Heslip!
Long Description:
Olivia gets a taste of food science with JIFFY Research and Development Manager Jade Heslip. Olivia visits the JIFFY Mix plant in Chelsea, Michigan, where she learns about quality control, product development, and, most importantly, muffin testing!


Packaging Engineer (2:00 / :60)
Short Description:
Genesis learns art and engineering are a “package deal” with Packaging Engineer Camille Corr Chism!

Long Description:
Genesis learns art and engineering are a “package deal” with Packaging Engineer Camille Corr Chism! Genesis joins professor Camille Corr Chism at Michigan State University’s School of Packaging, where they conduct durability and strength tests used to safely package and ship products we use every day.


Hot Air Balloon Pilot (2:00 / :60)
Short Description:
Olivia goes up, up, and away with pilot Dawn McKenzie to discover the science of hot air ballooning!

Long Description:
Olivia goes up, up, and away with pilot Dawn McKenzie to discover the science of hot air ballooning! Weather, physics, and air density are key elements of inflating and piloting hot air balloons. Olivia experiences the process and takes her first balloon ride with Dawn, who shows her the sky's the limit when it comes to STEM!


Bike Fitter (2:00 / :60)
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Bike Fitter Laura Harris shows Aikem how STEM and cycling are a perfect fit!

Long Description:
Bike Fitter Laura Harris shows Aikem how STEM and cycling are a perfect fit! Cyclists can get injured if their bikes aren’t adjusted to their body properly. Laura Harris uses sensors and 3D technology to demonstrate to Aikem how bike fitting is essential to optimize comfort, performance, and to prevent injuries before they take a spin around Holland, Michigan.


Drone Pilot (2:00 / :60)
Short Description:
Kara Murphy gives Callan a new perspective on drone piloting and drone photography!

Long Description:
Callan’s knowledge of STEM flies to new heights thanks to Drone Pilot and Videographer Kara Murhpy! Drones are used for aerial photography, mapping, inspections, surveillance, search and rescue operations, and more! Callan visits Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she gets to operate a drone for the first time, getting a full picture of the physics and engineering that power these unmanned aircrafts.


Food Scientist (2:00 / :60)
Short Description:
Olivia gets a taste for food science thanks to Research & Development Manager Jade Heslip!

Long Description:
Olivia gets a taste of food science thanks to Research & Development Manager Jade Heslip! While visiting the Jiffy manufacturing plant, Olivia learns about quality control, muffin molecules, and more!


Curious About Careers Host (2:00 / :60)
Short Description:
Genesis looks back at her adventures exploring STEM-related careers!

Long Description:
Genesis looks back at her adventures exploring STEM-related careers! As host of “Curious About Careers,” Genesis has met women working as zookeepers, meteorologists, athletic trainers, civil engineers, and more! Whatever the career, all the women have one thing in common – they’re passionate about what they do. Genesis hopes all kids are encouraged to “explore their possibilities” by watching!