Dr. Deanne van Rooyeen from Cape Breton University spoke to Grade 9 students about the possibility of a career as a geologist. The Techsplorer Event at the NSCC Strait Area Campus connected girls from the Strait area with female role models and employers to learn about career opportunities.

Photos by Mary Hankey — Isabella Murphy followed in her mother Dawna’s footsteps by participating in the Techsplorer event held at the NSCC Strait Area Campus. Dawna attended the first Techsploration program that was held in 1998, and Isabella was inspired by her mother to attend last week’s event. The program gives young women information…

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