STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. STEM is designed to integrate STEM subjects and the art of design in the classroom. These programs aim to teach students to think critically and have an engineering or design approach towards real-world problems while building on their mathematics and science base.

Legislation Signed To Expand Computer Science Courses To All Michigan High School Students

LANSING - Megan Schrauben, MiSTEM Executive Director, released the statement below following Gov. Whitmer’s signing of House Bill 5649, which will expand computer science and STEM curriculum in public schools across the state.  "Science, technology, engineering and mathematical (STEM) education, including computer science, provides students the chance to participate in authentic field experiences that grow

By |2025-02-04T14:40:34-05:00February 4th, 2025|Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), STEM|

Merit Network Recommended For $11 Million Award To Invest In Digital Skills In Michigan

ANN ARBOR - The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has recommended Merit Network for a Digital Equity Competitive Grant program award of $11 million to support and promote the expansion of digital upskilling in Michigan communities. According to the NTIA website, "The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has recommended for award more than $369 million to 41 organizations to

By |2025-02-03T10:17:40-05:00February 3rd, 2025|Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), STEM|

Partnership Brings High-Impact Tutoring To Michigan Schools

LANSING– Partnership Brings High-Impact Tutoring to Michigan Schools. Quite recently Michigan Virtual, the provider of virtual learning services to K-12 education in Michigan, announced a partnership with the Stride Tutoring subsidiary of Herndon, Va.-based education services provider of Stride Inc. to bring tutoring to schools and districts across Michigan. 1. The Importance of High-Impact Tutoring

By |2024-12-01T08:10:15-05:00November 4th, 2024|Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), STEM|

What Is Fintech And How Does It Move Money?

ANN ARBOR - Rola Farawi from FIS talks about Fintech in this video interview with Terry Bean and Mike Brennan from MITech TV. Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) is an American multinational corporation which offers a wide range of financial products and services. FIS is most known for its development of Financial Technology, or

STEM Career Coalition Reaches More Than 10 Million Students

CHARLOTTE, NC — The STEM Careers Coalition – an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations partnering with Discovery Education to create equitable access to free STEM content and career connections – announced it has surpassed the goal of reaching 10 million students by the end of 2025 ahead of schedule. Since 2019, the STEM Careers

12 Michigan Schools Honored as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024

WASHINGTON DC – Twelve schools in Michigan have been honored as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024, joining several hundred institutions nationwide recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 1. Criteria for The National Blue Ribbon Schools Award: Established in 1982, the Blue Ribbon program recognizes both public and private elementary, middle, and high schools.

NextGenesee To Bring High-Speed Internet Access To Genesee County

GENESSEE COUNTY – NextGenesee, a partnership between Genesee County and Merit Network, is set to take the first step on the path toward better Internet for Genesee County's more than 400,000 residents. Merit Network, a Michigan-based nonprofit, is conducting the service as part of its Michigan Moonshot initiative. "High-speed internet is no longer a luxury,"

MSU, Merit Network Complete Statewide Broadband Infrastructure Project

EAST LANSING—Merit Network Inc., the Ann Arbor-based nonprofit connectivity provider, and Michigan State University have announced the completion of a multi-million-dollar project funded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s Broadband Infrastructure program that has connected thousands of miles across Michigan’s many disparate Internet pathways across 74 counties. The program, named the Michigan Open Optical Network

By |2024-09-10T13:56:09-04:00September 10th, 2024|Internet, IoT, Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), STEM|

Grand Haven Township Selects 123NET For Broadband Project

SOUTHFIELD – Grand Haven Township in Ottawa County, and 123NET, a premier fiber internet, colocation and voice services provider, have entered into an agreement to construct 5.5 miles of high-capacity fiber in rural areas of the township that lack high-speed internet access. This project follows a previously announced partnership between 123NET and Ottawa County to

By |2024-09-06T11:24:38-04:00September 6th, 2024|Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), STEM|

National Defense Organization Expands Headquarters In Ann Arbor To Bolster Defense Innovation

ANN ARBOR - The National Advanced Mobility Consortium, Inc. announced  the opening of its new headquarters in Ann Arbor. This expansion reflects NAMC's continued growth and its commitment to advancing defense technology and innovation. Over the past two years, NAMC has experienced significant growth, doubling its staff and outgrowing its previous office space. The move