IYT Minnesota Explores College and Careers at MNSU Mankato

Over 30 IYT Brothers from Brooklyn Middle STEAM School, North View Middle School, Park Center High School, Hopkins High School, and Richfield Middle School spent the day at Minnesota State University, Mankato for an inspiring college tour experience.

Caption: Park Center High Members, Kamari Thomas (9th grade) and Marcello James (9th grade) try out Mankato's flight simulator.

From robotics and 3D printing to aviation simulators and engineering labs, students got a hands-on look at exciting career pathways. The visit included a warm welcome from campus leaders, including Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. David Hood, and a student panel where MNSU undergraduates and graduates shared the real-life challenges and triumphs of navigating college.

Special thanks to Dr. Hood, Mr. Cortez Hollis, and the incredible MNSU faculty and student hosts who made this day possible. Our Minnesota Brothers left campus more curious, more confident—and more ready to take flight.