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Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM)

STEAM is an educational approach that incorporates the arts into the more-familiar STEM model, which includes science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEAM programs can include any of the visual or performing arts, such as dance, design, painting, photography and writing.

General Motors’ Top Software Exec Resigns

DETROIT - Former Apple exec Dave Richardson has left General Motors, the automaker confirmed to the Detroit Free Press ― one week after appearing onstage at a media event in New York to outline the company's software-defined strategies. GM’s Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson now oversees the majority of GM’s software and services engineering team to

By |2025-11-04T17:24:03-05:00November 4th, 2025|Featured, Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), Software, STEM|
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Michigan Middle School Students To Learn STEM Skills From NASA

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential announced that Michigan has been selected as one of 10 states for the NASA and U.S. Department of Education’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers collaboration and will be training with NASA. This innovative program is designed to provide middle school students with engaging opportunities

By |2025-10-07T15:26:14-04:00October 7th, 2025|Featured, Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), STEM|
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GVSU, Fifth Third Foundation Launch Financial LIteracy Tool For Gen Z

ALLENDALE – Grand Valley State University and the Fifth Third Foundation celebrated on September 23 the Michigan launch of REP4ⓇFinLit, a learner-driven financial literacy tool designed by and for college students to help them become more financially independent. REP4ⓇFinLit began as an idea pitch through REP4Ⓡ (Rapid Education Prototyping for Change, Learners, Community, Equity), a

By |2025-09-26T16:52:46-04:00September 25th, 2025|Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), STEM|
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Davenport’s FUSE Club Attracts Urban Students To STEM

GRAND RAPIDS – A growing number of students in Michigan are being exposed to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) concepts in a fun and relatable way, thanks to a unique program developed by Davenport University’s College of Urban Education (CUE). The Future Urban STEM Education (FUSE) program brings interested middle and high school students

By |2025-06-24T15:25:32-04:00June 24th, 2025|Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), STEM|
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Youth Spots, Scholarships Still Open For Summer STEM Camps At WCC

ANN ARBOR – There is still time to register for a number of Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) STEM youth camps this summer, and scholarships are available for families living in Ypsilanti zip codes. Week-long camps begin July 7 and continue through August. All camps are hosted on the WCC campus, 4800 E. Huron River Drive,

By |2025-06-09T19:07:38-04:00June 9th, 2025|Michigan, Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), STEM|
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U-M Engineers Develop EV Batteries That Can Charge 500 Percent Faster In Cold Weather

ANN ARBOR - A modified manufacturing process for electric vehicle batteries, developed by University of Michigan engineers, could enable high ranges and fast charging in cold weather, solving problems that are turning potential EV buyers away. “We envision this approach as something that EV battery manufacturers could adopt without major changes to existing factories,” said Neil

By |2025-05-04T16:33:02-04:00May 4th, 2025|Clean Update, Science, Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM)|
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Michigan High Speed Internet Program Draws 32 Applicants In First Round, Second Round Soon

LANSING  — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) is advancing efforts to extend broadband coverage to every home, business and community anchor institution across Michigan with the announcement of the preliminary results of the first project application period for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program.

By |2025-04-24T09:30:36-04:00April 23rd, 2025|Featured, Internet, Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), STEM|
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WCC Alumna Aisha Bowe To Launch Into Space Monday On Blue Origin

ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College has become the launching pad for two aerospace engineers on the upcoming Blue Origin NS-31 mission to space and will host a countdown watch party on campus Monday, April 14. Join students, faculty and staff to count down and celebrate the achievements of WCC’s own crew member Aisha Bowe

By |2025-04-12T11:24:17-04:00April 12th, 2025|Science, Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), Space Exploration|
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Washtenaw Community College Hosts Free College Week April 7-12

ANN ARBOR – The public is invited to take advantage of free classes during Washtenaw Community College’s Free College Week next month. During the week of April 7-12 the college will offer more than 100 courses, both virtual and in-person. Virtual sessions will run Monday through Friday and will be capped off by on-campus events

By |2025-03-27T09:12:26-04:00March 27th, 2025|ESD, Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), STEM|
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$2 Million In Funding Available For STEM Education, Career Exposure

LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s MiSTEM Network launched the latest round of funding in their partnership to support preK-8 STEM education.  Approximately $2 million of strategic investments will expand hands-on learning, introduce young students to high-demand industries, and create more opportunities for career exploration

By |2025-03-20T09:31:16-04:00March 20th, 2025|Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), STEM|
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