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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.

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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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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