More than 200 seventh- to 12th-grade students will have the chance to dine with professionals in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) careers at the Dinner with a Scientist event on Friday, Nov. 4 at the San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE). The annual event allows students to meet and learn from scientists, engineers, and a wide array of health professionals. Hosted by the SJCOE STEM Department, the event begins with a table science challenge led by Dr. Joanna Albala, manager of the Science Education Program at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.