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STEM/STEAM Day celebrates the curiosity and creativity that connect science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics. At Tighe & Bond, that spirit extends throughout the year through the efforts of our STEM Outreach Committee and employee volunteers.

From interactive demonstrations to campus presentations, our team helps students connect classroom learning with real-world applications. Recent outreach initiatives offered opportunities to explore how engineering shapes our communities and discover potential career paths.

Exploring Pedestrian Safety With Raised Crosswalks

Lauren Coles, Amber Kohl, and Monet Massey joined students and families at Pathways to STEM Night at the Connecticut Science Center. They highlighted our ongoing work with the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) on the Statewide Raised Intersection and Raised Crosswalk Study, exploring how raised crosswalks can make pedestrians more visible and encourage drivers to slow down.

Students and their parents interacted with a raised crosswalk model and shared ideas about where these improvements could make a difference in their communities. The activity offered a hands-on introduction to transportation engineering and its role in pedestrian safety.

Thank you to WTS International, CMAA, and the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) for sponsoring the event.

Connecting Emerging Technologies With Engineering Practice

Thomas Wamser visited the University of Hartford to meet with members of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) student chapter. His presentation examined how emerging technologies support sign inventory and replacement projects.

Using statewide signage work as a case study, Thomas explained how vehicle-mounted 360-degree imagery and third-party artificial intelligence processing help identify and locate roadway signs. He also discussed how engineers use ArcGIS to organize and review the resulting data for design development and construction documentation.

The presentation explored the practical challenges of turning automated field data into usable engineering information, giving students insight into the judgment and technical knowledge involved in applying new technologies.

Thank you to Amina Almoustafa, who organized the event in collaboration with the ASCE student chapter.

Supporting Student Research at North Quincy High School

Earlier this year, Sam Taugher, Daniel Hammerberg, and Gregory May volunteered as competition judges at North Quincy High School’s annual STEM Fair, where students in grades 9–12 presented independent research projects.

Through their participation, our team engaged with students’ research and supported the STEM Outreach Committee’s mission to encourage long-term interest in STEM fields.

Thank you to our employee volunteers and educational partners for creating opportunities for students to explore their interests and envision a future in STEM/STEAM.