Rogers Scholars began working as teams in their program majors on Wednesday coming up with storylines for short, student-produced films, learning more about engineering in a lightning-speed game of Jeopardy, and developing their computer skills.

During the week, Scholars receive 12 hours of instructional training taught by professionals in their respective major. Instruction is provided in video production, information technology, and engineering.

Rogers Scholars Olivia Marsee of Harlan County and Emily Simpson of Jessamine County—video production team members—brainstormed about ideas for a murder mystery plot in the hallway outside The Center’s television studio.

“I’ve always been interested in photography and video production,” Simpson said as she searched for ways to bring her story to life in the short film she will produce with other team members this week in class.

In the engineering class, Rogers Scholars played a lightning-speed round of Jeopardy. The fastest team to “buzz in” and answer questions—all on engineering topics—received a prize. The competition became fierce at times when teams tried to answer questions ahead of the buzzer.

Down the hall, Rogers Scholars were deep in concentration working on computers in the information technology class. Students learned about Web sites and the latest technological advancements.

Other activities on Wednesday included a discussion about community service projects with Lonnie Lawson, president and CEO of The Center; lunch with Dr. Michael Colegrove, vice president of student services, University of the Cumberlands; and a trip to Conley Bottom Resort and Marina in Wayne County to participate in a clean-up project on Lake Cumberland.

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