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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.

State Gives $2.5 Million Grant To FIRST Robotics Michigan Program

LANSING - A $2.5 million grant from the state of Michigan will help even more students benefit from participating in FIRST Robotics. The grants, awarded by the Michigan Department of Education, are part of Gov. Rick Snyder’s continued investment in FIRST Robotics, which has students learning about applications of science, technology, engineering, arts and math

By |2018-01-14T11:25:01-05:00January 14th, 2018|Politics, STEM|
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Engineers Discover Catalyst That Cleans Toxic Agricultural Nitrates From Drinking Water

HOUSTON - Engineers at Rice University's Nanotechnology Enabled Water Treatment Center have found a catalyst that cleans toxic nitrates from drinking water by converting them into air and water. "Nitrates come mainly from agricultural runoff, which affects farming communities all over the world," said Rice chemical engineer Michael Wong, the lead scientist on the study.

By |2018-01-12T09:22:25-05:00January 12th, 2018|STEM|
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NAIAS, PNC Foundation To Host Detroit Pre-K Students At PNC Grow Up Great Day

DETROIT - The North American International Auto Show and the PNC Foundation will greet over 400 Detroit Public School pre-K students as part of “PNC Grow Up Great Day” at the show Jan. 25, 2018. Dedicated to providing the very youngest members of the community with a fun and engaging look at the auto industry,

By |2017-12-19T18:22:46-05:00December 19th, 2017|Auto Tech, STEM|
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Coalition Seeks To Increase Transparency On Life Science Career Prospects

ANN ARBOR - Nine U.S. research universities and a major cancer institute this week announced plans to give would-be life scientists clear, standardized data on graduate school admissions, education and training opportunities, and career prospects. The institutions, which include the University of Michigan, formed the Coalition for Next Generation Life Science in response to the

By |2017-12-14T18:18:03-05:00December 14th, 2017|Life Sciences, STEM|
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Electricity, Eel-Style: Soft Power Cells Could Run Tomorrow’s Implantables

ANN ARBOR - Inspired by the electric eel, a flexible, transparent electrical device could lead to body-friendly power sources for implanted health monitors and medication dispensers, augmented-reality contact lenses and countless other applications. The soft cells are made of hydrogel and salt, and they form the first potentially biocompatible artificial electric organ that generates more

By |2017-12-14T17:07:35-05:00December 14th, 2017|Life Sciences, STEM|
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Michigan Science Center Offers Interactive Exhibits, Star Wars Night, Day Camps

ROYAL OAK - If you want your kids to enjoy some really cool tech stuff, you’re going to want to bring them to the Michigan Science Center for the Holidays. Charles Gibson, Director of Innovation and Outreach, talks about the 1001 Inventions exhibit, free with general admission. It highlights a thousand years of innovations brought

By |2017-12-12T20:43:29-05:00December 12th, 2017|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts, STEM|
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Detroit Middle School Students Have Access To UM-Qualcomm Thinkabit STEM Lab

DETROIT - More than 3,000 middle school students a year will be introduced to careers in science, technology, engineering and math, thanks to a collaboration between Qualcomm and the University of Michigan College of Engineering. These organizations are bringing the Qualcomm Thinkabit Lab, a hands-on engineering and career awareness program, into the Michigan Engineering Zone,

By |2017-11-30T18:20:53-05:00November 30th, 2017|STEM|
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Construction Begun On WMU’s Grand Rapids Manufacturing Lab

GRAND RAPIDS - Construction has begun at Western Michigan University’s Grand Rapids regional location for a state-of the-art manufacturing laboratory. AMP Lab @WMU, an Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Laboratory, will be built in collaboration with West Michigan manufacturers and Grand Rapids Community College to address the shortage of skilled trades and engineering employees in the region.

By |2017-11-26T17:37:04-05:00November 26th, 2017|IoT, STEM|
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LTU Wins Grant From Howard Hughes Medical Institute To Increase Diversity Among STEAM Majors

ROYAL OAK - Hsiao-Ping Moore, PhD, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Lawrence Technological University talks about a very exclusive, competitive grant LTU just received from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to both boost research experiences for our undergraduates, and to increase diversity among STEAM majors. Hsiao-Ping More, PhD, Dean Of

By |2017-11-20T10:00:34-05:00November 19th, 2017|M2 TechCast, Podcasts, STEM|
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Celebrate The Holidays At The Michigan Science Center With Fun Events For Kids Of All Ages

DETROIT - Celebrate the holiday season at the Michigan Science Center. There’s something new to experience for all ages at MiSci and this winter is no exception. Celebrate MiSci’s fifth birthday with FREE general admission. Preregistration is required and can be found at Mi-Sci.org soon.  When: Tuesday, December 26 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

By |2017-11-14T19:45:20-05:00November 14th, 2017|STEM|
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