Conner Tuley to Take Part in Envision’s National Youth Leadership Forum: Explore STEM

This summer, Conner Tuley from Roxton, Texas will join other outstanding students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic development experience, the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Explore STEM, taking place at the University of Texas at Dallas in Dallas, Texas. NYLF Explore STEM is one of the Envision by WorldStrides Family of programs that enable students to explore their interests and experience learning beyond the classroom Conner was nominated to attend the forum by his sixth grade teacher, Maygen Kelley at Chisum Middle School. He was nominated to attend the 2020 summer session but due to COVID-19 the school was cancelled, and all students who accepted the invitation were invited to attend the 2021 summer session. Conner will be studying Robotics Design and Programming. In addition to his interest in Robotics, Conner is an avid reader and can usually be found reading books on History ranging from the Australian Emu Wars in the 1930’s to all subjects regarding WWII. And he has an intense interest in Computer Science. Conner will be attending with other motivated students in an environment designed to help students challenge their assumptions, meet new people and grow. Creating that same learning experience is a central focus for all of the STEM programs. At the Robotics Design and Programming students build the confidence and skills needed to excel in high school, college and the work place. They learn how to adapt to new challenges and with new people, which given how rapidly the world is changing due to technology and innovation are essential skills for success. Envision has empowered students for over 35 years to become their best, through programs that enable them to discover their passions, explore a career and positively impact their world. Envision became part of the WorldStrides Family in 2018, the largest provider of educational travel and experiences in the United States. World- Strides works with over 50,000 educators each year to help more than 550,000 students see the world and themselves in new ways.