Oklahoma State University soccer and football players recently visited Kingfisher to educate students on the science behind these sports as part of Devon SportsLab’s Community Events program. Devon SportsLab is a workshop that uses sports to teach STEM concepts in partnership with Devon Energy, Engage Learning, the University of Oklahoma, OSU, and Tulsa University. The goal is to show students that STEM is present in everyday activities, including sports.
The event featured football players like Rashod Owens, Obi Ezeigbo, Lyrik Rawls, and Justin Kirkland, as well as soccer players such as Xcaret Pineda, Ellie Geoffroy, Caroline Dill, and Gracie Bindbeutel. While Devon SportsLab is typically held before college athletic events or on campuses for half-day clinics, this particular clinic in Kingfisher was part of a series of community events happening across the state.
Tangi Smith, community relations supervisor at Devon Energy, emphasized the importance of demonstrating to students that STEM goes beyond the classroom. The hope is that their experience with Devon SportsLab will inspire them to consider pursuing a STEM career in the future. This collaborative effort aims to encourage students to dream big and explore various opportunities.
Kingfisher Upper Elementary Principal Erin Michael expressed the students’ excitement about learning from OSU student-athletes. The interaction with the athletes was a special experience for the students
