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.

Davenport University Offers Free Career-Focused Class For Those Who Have Lost Jobs

GRAND RAPIDS - Davenport University will offer a free career-focused class to individuals who have lost their jobs as a result of the coronavirus. The online course, Communications 120 – Presentation Techniques, will give each participant an opportunity to hone their presentation skills, build their resumes, enhance their LinkedIn profiles and earn three college credits. 

By |2020-05-02T14:02:52-04:00May 2nd, 2020|STEM|

GVSU Studies 3 Possible Learning Options For Fall Courses, Including Fully Online

ALLENDALE - Grand Valley State University is studying three learning options for fall courses:  fully online, a hybrid model, and face-to-face instruction. The news came from GVSU President Philmena Mantella during a Laker town hall meeting on May 1, where she welcomed 1,200 new students and their parents. Philmena Mantella "We are planning

Pandemic Prompts LTU To Expand Online-Learning

ANN ARBOR - The Coronavirus Lock Down prompts Lawrence Tech to switch to expanding on-line learning. Director of Online Learning Lynn Miller-Wietecha joins MITech TV co-hosts Matt Roush and Mike Brennan. Established in 1932, Lawrence Technological University (LTU) has built a reputation for excellence. Its most recent awards and recognitions include a Top 30 percent

By |2020-04-08T22:29:28-04:00April 8th, 2020|Featured, STEM|

Ann Arbor’s Icon Interactive Acquires Australian Digital App Studio

ANN ARBOR - Icon Interactive, a digital marketing agency, has acquired Hydric PTY, a digital app studio in Brisbane, Australia. Hydric PTY specializes in developing enterprise-level mobile and web experiences for companies including Bose, MTV, Reebok, Spotify, Sony, and Twitter. The company serves millions of end users around the globe. Hydric focuses on creating mobile

By |2020-03-16T08:38:55-04:00March 15th, 2020|As-A-Service, STEM|

Davenport University First To Earn Michigan Performance Excellence Award

GRAND RAPIDS - Davenport University has been selected as a 2020 Michigan Performance Excellence Award recipient by Michigan Performance Excellence, the highest honor given to organizations in Michigan that demonstrate outstanding performance, leadership and operational excellence. Davenport is the first university to earn this distinction in Michigan. MIPEx is one of more than 30 state and regional Baldrige-based performance

By |2020-03-01T11:38:53-05:00March 1st, 2020|As-A-Service, ESD, STEM|

Van Andel Institute To Sponsor K-12 STEM Education Conference

GRAND RAPIDS—The Van Andel Institute for Education announced that it would host “Science on the Grand: A STEAM conference for inquiry-based instruction” for the third year, on July 13 and 14 in Grand Rapids. This conference equips K–12 educators with the skills, resources, confidence, and competence they need to create a classroom culture which supports

By |2020-03-01T11:16:40-05:00March 1st, 2020|ESD, STEM|

MCWT Offers $50,000 Scholarship Fund To Women In STEAM

ROYAL OAK - Immediate past MCWT President Jane Sydlowski announces a new scholarship fund for women pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Match. It's open to high school girls through graduate school. Sydlowski provides all the details in this MITech TV video interview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E474qa_-YGY&t=45s

By |2020-02-20T19:38:51-05:00February 20th, 2020|Entrepreneurs, Featured, STEM|

GVSU Offers Accelerated Program To Help Adults Complete Bachelor’s Degrees

GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University announced Feb. 12 an accelerated program that will help adults complete their bachelor's degrees in hopes of enhancing the state's productivity. The online degree program was announced by GVSU President Philomena V. Mantella. She said the program helps working adults break down the barriers to their career success, while

By |2020-02-13T16:27:30-05:00February 13th, 2020|STEM|