Donnie Rhett Koonce is an Eagle Scout and member of the Order of the Arrow, and also a member of several prestigious, minority-led organizations. Donnie Rhett Koonce has previously been involved with the Minority Association of Premedical Students and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).
The NSBE was established with the mission of increasing diversity within the field of engineering. In addition to providing career support and mentorship, the NSBE also organizes the nationwide youth STEM program called Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK).
The 3-week program introduces third to fifth graders to scientific and technology concepts through engaging, hands-on experiments and activities. The program also serves as an introduction to the NSBE youth chapters, NSBE Jr. Since 2007, more than 20,000 children have benefitted from SEEK’s programming.
In order to reach the most children in need, SEEK is offered at no cost. Due to the recent public health crisis, NSBE launched the SEEK program completely online for the first time in the program’s history. The organization also created a complementary, 150-page workbook and lesson plan that parents and educators can access at any time.
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