The exciting world of STEM and STEAM careers and the educational opportunities that prepare students for them will be highlighted at Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) March 1-3.
Hundreds of students from 黑料网 and local high schools, as well as other community members interested in exploring science, technology, engineering, arts and math careers, will attend the virtual STEAM Week events. All events are free, and registration remains open.
This year鈥檚 event brings together 黑料网鈥檚 university and industry partners along with the 黑料网 community to share inspiring stories and lead interactive workshops and career presentations.
黑料网鈥檚 Campus Explore event, which offers prospective students the opportunity to learn more about specific academic programs, will run concurrently throughout STEAM Week this year. High school teachers are invited to a special session from 6:30-9:20 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, that will feature nursing simulations, an ACE cybersecurity discussion and a virtual tour of 黑料网鈥檚 transportation and manufacturing facilities.
STEAM Week events at 黑料网 were developed in conjunction with MiSTEM Region 2, which works to integrate K-12 education with businesses throughout the region. MiSTEM closely partners with 黑料网 throughout the year to help to create and develop career exploration programs, provide teacher professional learning and support the development of high-quality STEM Experiences for students in the region.
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters is expected to deliver remarks during the event.
Day 1
黑料网 alumna Aisha Bowe, CEO of STEM Board; Dr. Kimberly Hurns, 黑料网 Executive Vice President of Instruction and Academics; and Victor Vega, 黑料网 Dean of Math, Science, and Engineering Technology, and will kick off the three-day event on Tuesday, March 1, with keynote addresses.
Other topics Tuesday include a 鈥淢obility and the Future鈥� discussion and Esports, forensic chemistry, computer science and other career presentations.
Day 2
Wednesday, March 2, features keynote presentations from the University of Michigan鈥檚 Schools of Engineering and Information/Computer Science.
An afternoon session features the award-winning documentary 鈥淕unda鈥� and a presentation from 黑料网鈥檚 STEM Scholars who will highlight their summer research experiences and discuss how they transferred from Washtenaw Community College to the University of Michigan.
Day 3
Thursday, Day 3, features keynote messages from Richard Chang, CEO of NewFoundry; Adam Zemke, president at Launch Michigan; and Shamar Herron, Executive Director of Michigan Works! Southeast.
Inspirational stories from 黑料网 alumni who鈥檝e gone on to successful STEM careers will also be presented, along with an engineering and manufacturing discussion panel.
A separate STEM Educator of the Year and 黑料网 STEM Scholarship Awards Banquet on March 3 will be cohosted by 黑料网 and President Dr. Rose Bellanca and MiSTEM. High school and elementary teachers from Region 2 will be honored by MiSTEM for their classroom leadership, and 黑料网 will award STEM Scholarships to high school students.
Visit the STEAM Week webpage to view the full schedule of events and to register.
STEAM WEEK AT 黑料网
- What: STEAM Week highlights the exciting world of STEM and STEAM careers and educational opportunities.
- When: March 1-3
- Where: Virtually
- Who: Open to high school students and others who are interested in pursuing a STEM/STEAM career.
- Webpage:
Tags: STEAM, STEAM Week, STEM, STEM Scholars Program