PiPES Small Town, Big STEM Video Series: Amanda Garner
Summary
In this video, Amanda, who is from Maryville, Tennessee, discusses how she tried to go to college, but did not know what she wanted to do. This led her to join the workforce, which helped her realize she was good at training people and made her want to go into education. She also discusses her views on what makes a scientist. Amanda talks about a positive internship experience that further helped her realize she wanted to further her education.
Associated Project:
Imagining Possibilities in Post-Secondary Education and STEMM in Rural AppalachiaThe University of Tennessee, Knoxville