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Technology Day Held at School of Career & Technical Education

Pictured above:  A representative from BMH-Union County talks about the importance of ATV safety.

The School of Career & Technical Education (SCTE) hosted “Technology Day” on Thursday, May 6.  The purpose of the day was to introduce New Albany High School and Career & Technical students to the advanced and diverse technology that is being used in industries.

Medical, law enforcement, government, and other agencies participated in the event and talked with students about the various types of technology they use in their jobs. 

One popular area where the students gathered was among the different health care agencies including the Mississippi Department of Health and Baptist Memorial Hospital – Union County.

Students had the opportunity to see more than $200,000 worth of equipment that is used by the Department of Health.  “The students were very interested in learning how thermal imaging is used to test for radioactivity and for harmful chemicals,” said Jalon Bullock, an instructor at the SCTE and the coordinator of Technology Day.

Drew Cummings, a second year student in Allied Health at the SCTE, said she enjoyed visiting the hospital’s tent because she is interested in a career in the health care industry.  “I was able to assist with the Bone Density Screenings and learn more about technology used in cholesterol testing,” Cummings said.

Another exciting attraction for the students was watching the Air Evac helicopter land.  Students were given the opportunity to take a look inside the helicopter and talk with Air Evac personnel about technology they use in their daily work.

Agencies participating included: Baptist Memorial Hospital – Union County; Mississippi National Guard; Tennessee Valley Authority; Mississippi Organ Recovery; New Albany Police Department; Union County Sheriff’s Department; Mississippi Forestry Commission; Northeast Mississippi Community College; Air Evac; New Albany Fire Department; Mississippi Highway Patrol; Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries & Parks; Mississippi Department of Health; Blue Mountain College; and University of Mississippi.

Pictured below:  Students visit with representatives from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks.

Pictured below:  NAPD Officer Stuart Dodds discusses some of the types of technology the Police Department uses.

Pictured below:  Students take a look a the Air Evac helicopter.

Pictured below:  Representatives with the Tennessee Valley Authority demonstrates how they use infrared cameras in their jobs.