Fifty-two Hartshorne GEAR UP students recently visited the Science Museum Oklahoma in Oklahoma City. The two-story museum consists of a wide array of hands-on activities that allow students to have fun in an engaging way. Students roamed while learning about various scientific principles. The museum, as well as the name, has evolved since its creation in 1958. The mission of Science Museum Oklahoma, formerly known as the Omniplex Science Museum, is to enrich people’s lives by revealing the wonder and relevance of science. Science Museum Oklahoma is enjoyed by students of all ages. GEAR UP students learned about various exhibits

Fifty-six GEAR UP students from Hartshorne High School recently toured OSUIT (Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology) in Okmulgee, Okla. Students began the tour by meeting the on-campus student recruitment team. Students learned about the history of OSUIT, the academic programs offered, campus life, and the importance of finding a career they love. After the presentation, they were led on a campus tour, where they visited the School of Transportation and Heavy Equipment and the School of Engineering and Construction Technologies. They also experienced a typical dorm and laundry room to get a feel of “college life.” Students concluded their

18 Hartshorne freshman and sophomore GEAR UP students recently toured the Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma. GEAR UP students started the day with the Director of Education and Research Ann Money with a behind-the-scenes tour of the aquarium. She pointed out that while Oklahoma may be distant from the nearest ocean, our ecosystems are connected by the Arkansas River.  She emphasized that when we care for our local environment, we care for the world’s environment. Money guided students through the small and large animal quarantine facilities where biologists care for animals before placing them on exhibit. The aquarium is home