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Summit focuses on STEM education, careers

An annual event planned for March aims to bring together students, high school engineering teachers, engineers, colleges, companies and others. One goal of the Colorado Springs Engineering Summit is to provide a clear view of possible career paths and educational options that students can pursue in science, technology, engineering or math, also called STEM.The summit includes a student showcase, a trade show with post-secondary schools and local engineering businesses and speakers.The 3rd Annual Colorado Springs Engineering Summit is set for 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 9 at the Freedom Financial Services Expo Center. For more information, visit www.CSEngineeringSummit.com.The middle school and high school with the highest attendance  relative to their school population will receive a $500 grant towards their STEM program. For more details, email todd@stinkykidmath.com.

A former Perkins restaurant at 3295 E. Platte Ave., which has been vacant since June 2011, symbolizes a commercial real estate market that's struggling to regain traction. Photo by RICH LADEN, THE GAZETTE
A former Perkins restaurant at 3295 E. Platte Ave., which has been vacant since June 2011, symbolizes a commercial real estate market that’s struggling to regain traction. Photo by RICH LADEN, THE GAZETTE
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