Dothan students explore STEM by Racing With Rajah [Video]

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) – It’s not every day students get to work alongside Microsoft executives and a NASCAR pit crew.

But for 50 Dothan City Schools students, Thursday was that day.

“The majority of kids just have no idea what are the various places that they can end up. So, it’s important to expose them to all things STEM,” said Microsoft Executive Darrell Booker.

In partnership with Microsoft, RCX Sports Foundation and the Alabama Collective, the students explored new opportunities and skills in a STEM-focused field trip.

“We’re focused on elevating minority tech talent, and entrepreneurs, so our partnership with RCX Sports is to raise that awareness of STEM activities and STEM exposure, for all students,” explained Alabama Collective Executive Director Charisse Stokes.

Thursday’s programming is part of a two-day field trip fueling inspiration and ambition in high schools.

The main focus of the program is motorsports, and the STEM …