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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.

Leinweber Foundation Donates $8 Million To U-M Theoretical Physics Lab

ANN ARBOR - An $8 million gift from the Leinweber Foundation will expand opportunities for students and faculty from the Michigan Center for Theoretical Physics in the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts to study fundamental questions in particle physics and the evolution of our universe. In recognition of the gift,

By |2017-11-08T08:36:45-05:00November 8th, 2017|STEM|
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Career Education – Including Master Craftsmen Training – Could Be Part Of K-12 Curriculum

LANSING - More master craftsmen could teach in K-12 schools and certified teachers could count efforts to incorporate career and technical education into their classrooms under a package of bills discussed in the House Workforce and Talent Development Committee on Tuesday. All involved made clear that the bills are intended as a starting point for

By |2017-10-26T17:36:13-04:00October 26th, 2017|Politics, STEM|
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U-M Thruster For Mars Mission Breaks Records

ANN ARBOR - An advanced space engine in the running to propel humans to Mars has broken the records for operating current, power and thrust for a device of its kind, known as a Hall thruster. The development of the thruster was led by Alec Gallimore, University of Michigan professor of aerospace engineering and the

By |2017-10-26T12:51:10-04:00October 26th, 2017|Featured, Science, STEM|
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New LTU K-12 Program Combines Computer Science, Physical Activity

SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University is launching a new program called CS+PA (Computer Science plus Physical Activities) that uses various exercise activities to illustrate and animate concepts in mathematics and computer science, while learning coding. Future versions of the class will also use Zumba, yoga, martial arts training, and fitness boot camp-style activities. The core

By |2017-10-20T09:42:56-04:00October 20th, 2017|ESD, STEM|
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Michigan Science Center Kicks Off Fall With Cool STEM Events For Teachers, Students

ROYAL OAK - The Michigan Science Center is kicking off fall with a number of exciting activities and events for teachers, students and community members of all ages. MISci CEO Tonya Matthews provides all the details in this segment of M2 TechCast. Super Sparks: All Access Program – Super Sparks optimizes the MiSci experience for

By |2017-10-10T19:15:35-04:00October 10th, 2017|M2 TechCast, Podcasts, STEM|
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LTU Hosts Young Women’s STEM Leadership Conference

SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University’s College of Management will host a Young Women’s Leadership Conference Oct. 21 aimed at middle school, high school, and undergraduate young women interested in business, technology, and STEM fields. Around 200 attendees are expected for the event, according to Minakhi Jena, director of business programs in LTU’s College of Management.

By |2017-10-06T05:43:55-04:00October 5th, 2017|Entrepreneurs, STEM|
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1001 Inventions: Untold Stories from a Golden Age of Innovation

DETROIT - The award-winning, international exhibition, 1001 Inventions: Untold Stories from a Golden Age of Innovation, is coming to the Michigan Science Center Oct. 7. 1001 Inventions explores the legacy of scientific discovery and innovation during the golden age of Muslim Civilization, beginning in the 7th century and following the story through a thousand years

By |2017-09-29T08:45:37-04:00September 29th, 2017|STEM|
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Life On Planet M Focuses On Smart Transportation Technologies

DETROIT - The Intelligent Transportation Society of Michigan is partnering on Sept. 27 with NextEnergy to host “Life on Planet M” in Detroit. The daylong ITS Michigan annual conference will focus on “smart” transportation technologies, the related economy and the Intelligent Transportation Systems industry’s impact in Michigan. “ITS Michigan is thrilled to be hosting our

By |2017-09-21T17:45:13-04:00September 21st, 2017|Autonomous Vehicles, STEM|
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Northville Professor Gets Lifetime Achievement Award For STEM-Related Body Of Work

FARGO - North Dakota State University Assistant Professor Jeremy Straub - who grew up in Northville, Michigan - has been given the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award.  The award acknowledges the importance of Straub’s work so far in his career.  Recipients are selected based on the totality of their accomplishments, instead of being recognized

By |2017-09-21T15:09:03-04:00September 21st, 2017|News, STEM|
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Michigan Science Center Offers Great Lakes Bat Festival Sept. 23

DETROIT - On September 23, live bats from the Organization for Bat Conservation will travel to the Michigan Science Center for a day of family-fun, learning, and excitement! Get up close and personal with the world’s largest species of bat, see local bats native to Michigan, and participate in bat house building. “We’re ecstatic to announce

By |2017-09-08T11:52:39-04:00September 8th, 2017|STEM|
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