Episode 216: Super STEM Saturday Sponsor Spotlight – Bristol-Myers Squibb

Episode 216: Super STEM Saturday Sponsor Spotlight – Bristol-Myers Squibb

Author: The Classical Academies March 9, 2026 Duration: 9:38
Early STEM experiences impact the innovators of tomorrow. Mike Sherman of Bristol-Myers Squibb shares how the company champions community engagement through events like Super STEM Saturday, offering students across San Diego hands-on science activities and access to diverse role models. From lab demonstrations to interactive experiments, the conversation highlights how real-world STEM exposure can spark curiosity, build confidence, and show students from all backgrounds that a future in science is within reach.Bristol Myers Squibb's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases—pursuing bold science to define what's possible for the future of medicine and the patients we serve. For more information, visit BMS.com and follow on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

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