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STEM Industry CEO - Phlebotomist - Agricultural Lab ManagerWednesday, June 26
11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Advances in the STEM industry are making our lives more efficient. Helena will meet the CEO of BRIDG, a large new facility that takes innovative technology ideas and turns them into reality. Do you know what a phlebotomist is? We’ll find out when Shawn talks with one in the lab where she works. Hint – you can’t be afraid of needles or the sight of blood to do this job! The Agricultural Biotechnology industry is changing. Helena will take us to a lab where the manager talks to her about how plant tissues are cloned and grown in baby food jars. -
Biomedical Scientist - Pastor - Police OfficerTuesday, June 25
3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1New discoveries are being made in health and biology on a regular basis. Shawn will meet up with a biomedical scientist who will introduce him to his fascinating career studying viruses and immunities. Than Helena will go to a church where the pastor will speak with her about what inspired him to enter the ministry and how he works daily with the church’s members. Hostage situations are never taken lightly. Shawn will meet a police officer who specializes in negotiating the safe release of hostages and victims from a captor. -
Simulation Trainer - Medieval Knight Entertainer - Event DesignerWednesday, June 19
11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Shawn will learn how simulation is also used in many areas such as training doctors, nurses, pilots and people in government and many other industries. Then, you’re in for a treat as Helena takes us to a castle and talks to a medieval knight. He sure has a cool career jousting and entertaining audiences! Plus, Shawn will meet up with an event designer who works with clients to ensure their catered wedding reception or corporate event is what they envisioned. -
Actress - Genetic Counselor - Home Health AideTuesday, June 18
3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Breaking into an acting career isn’t easy. Helena will talk with an actress and see how she has found her niche in this highly competitive industry. And Shawn will meet a genetic counselor and hear how she works with couples to evaluate their risks of having babies with various birth defects. Plus Helena will visit a home health aide and learn how she assists her elderly clients with their daily needs and the difference she makes in their lives. -
Financial Advisor - Audiologist - Bio-Energetic Practitioner & Wellness ConsultantWednesday, June 12
11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1No description available. -
Mechanical Engineer - Nano-Technology Engineer - Drone PilotTuesday, June 11
3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1The engineering field has an abundance of fascinating career opportunities. Shawn will introduce us to a mechanical engineer whose job is to control the acoustics in buildings using tools that test noise along with her math and physics skills. Then, Helena will meet a program engineer who specializes in the science of nanotechnology to make new electronics and devices a fraction of the size they were just a few years ago. Plus, Shawn will meet up with a drone pilot and see how unmanned aerial vehicles are replacing helicopters and making it much simpler to shoot aerial video for TV shows. -
Music Composer - Agronomist - Cake BakerWednesday, June 5
11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Shawn will start us off in the studio of a music composer and see how he enhances the production of films, video games and even amusement park rides with his original compositions. Then, Helena will visit a greenhouse at a large agricultural company where she will meet a grower. She learns that there is a lot of science and technology that goes into growing healthy plants and crops. Plus, Shawn will talk with a baker who started a cake bakery where she uses her artistic talents making beautiful and creative cakes for weddings and other memorable events. -
STEM Industry CEO - Phlebotomist - Agricultural Lab ManagerTuesday, June 4
3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Advances in the STEM industry are making our lives more efficient. Helena will meet the CEO of BRIDG, a large new facility that takes innovative technology ideas and turns them into reality. Do you know what a phlebotomist is? We’ll find out when Shawn talks with one in the lab where she works. Hint – you can’t be afraid of needles or the sight of blood to do this job! The Agricultural Biotechnology industry is changing. Helena will take us to a lab where the manager talks to her about how plant tissues are cloned and grown in baby food jars. -
Public Relations Specialist - Cartographer - Horse TrainerWednesday, May 29
11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Helena will talk with a public relations specialist whose company has the important job of keeping her city informed on traffic and road conditions … especially as they undergo the biggest infrastructure project in America! In addition to being updated on traffic conditions, we also need to know how to get places. Shawn will meet a cartographer who will share with us how his career in mapmaking has evolved over the years. Then Helena will take us back in time to the middle ages and visit a man who cares for and trains the horses at a popular dinner theatre. Sounds like a fun job! -
Simulation Trainer - Medieval Knight Entertainer - Event DesignerTuesday, May 28
3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Shawn will learn how simulation is also used in many areas such as training doctors, nurses, pilots and people in government and many other industries. Then, you’re in for a treat as Helena takes us to a castle and talks to a medieval knight. He sure has a cool career jousting and entertaining audiences! Plus, Shawn will meet up with an event designer who works with clients to ensure their catered wedding reception or corporate event is what they envisioned. -
Meteorologist - Catering ChefWednesday, May 22
11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Shawn will visit a TV station where he meets with a meteorologist and learns how he predicts the weather so people can plan for the day and week ahead. Last week, Shawn got to chat with our new host, Helena. Today, we’ ll turn the tables as Helena talks to Shawn and finds out what makes him tick! Do you love cooking and making up your own recipes? If so, stay tuned because Shawn is going to talk with a catering chef and learn how he keeps developing his yummy new creations! -
Financial Advisor - Audiologist - Bio-Energetic Practitioner & Wellness ConsultantTuesday, May 21
3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1No description available. -
Pet Groomer - PharmacistWednesday, May 15
11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1We’re going to start the show with our new host, Helena. She’ll meet an award winning pet groomer and learn how she transforms dirty dogs into beautifully groomed pooches. Then we’re going to get to know Helena as she sits down to chat with Shawn for a few minutes. I think you’ll love her as much as we do! Finally, Shawn will meet up with a neighborhood pharmacist and learn that her skills include a lot more than knowledge of the drugs she dispenses. -
Music Composer - Agronomist - Cake BakerTuesday, May 14
3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Shawn will start us off in the studio of a music composer and see how he enhances the production of films, video games and even amusement park rides with his original compositions. Then, Helena will visit a greenhouse at a large agricultural company where she will meet a grower. She learns that there is a lot of science and technology that goes into growing healthy plants and crops. Plus, Shawn will talk with a baker who started a cake bakery where she uses her artistic talents making beautiful and creative cakes for weddings and other memorable events. -
Infectious Disease Specialist - UPS Driver - Fashion Boutique OwnerWednesday, May 8
11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Sometimes, illnesses become a real mystery for doctors. Alecsa will meet an infectious disease specialist whose job is to diagnose and treat rare and complex conditions. We see their big brown trucks everywhere delivering packages to doorsteps. Alecsa learns what it takes to be a UPS driver and package handler. Trendy boutiques are popping up everywhere. Alecsa will visit one and learn how they serve their clientele in a more personal way than the big department stores and what it takes to be a fashion boutique owner. -
Public Relations Specialist - Cartographer - Horse TrainerTuesday, May 7
3:01 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Helena will talk with a public relations specialist whose company has the important job of keeping her city informed on traffic and road conditions … especially as they undergo the biggest infrastructure project in America! In addition to being updated on traffic conditions, we also need to know how to get places. Shawn will meet a cartographer who will share with us how his career in mapmaking has evolved over the years. Then Helena will take us back in time to the middle ages and visit a man who cares for and trains the horses at a popular dinner theatre. Sounds like a fun job! -
Audubon Society Education Manager - HVAC Technician - Child TherapistWednesday, May 1
11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Did you know there is a place that protects and treats injured birds of raptor? Alecsa will visit a Birds of Prey center and learn how they rescue and rehab some amazing bird species. We don’t appreciate our furnace or air conditioner until it doesn’ t work. Alecsa will visit an HVAC technician and learn about jobs and skills needed to keep people’s HVAC systems running smoothly. There are many mental and emotional factors that can interfere with a child’s happiness and well-being. Shawn will meet a child therapist and learn how she helps little ones dealing with various issues.