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NEW ORLEANS – BSEE introduced the next generation to safe and environmentally-responsible offshore oil and gas operations as it hosted its third annual ‘Bring a Child to Work’ event July 27 in the Gulf of Mexico Regional office. Thirty-two elementary and middle school-aged children participated in the event which is part of BSEE’s ongoing effort to engage young people in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics activities.
The children took part in a morning of hands-on activities and learned what their parents or sponsors do at BSEE. Subject matter experts from BSEE’s different program areas described their duties and offered interactive demonstrations of how BSEE supports safe offshore energy production.
Participants rotated between five stations with activities ranging from being an inspector for the day to fire safety to archaeology to engineering to geology. The children tried on dive and flight equipment, constructed water bottle fountains, and even simulated discovering oil. At the end of the day, participants walked away with a greater understanding of BSEE’s mission and work.
This outreach effort is part of the Department of the Interior’s PLAY, LEARN, SERVE and WORK outdoors initiative to engage today’s youth in participating in the care of our nation’s public lands and resources.