STEM

School is officially back in session for Ypsilanti Community Schools (YCS) students, but summer didn't keep some students and teachers away from the classroom. YCS's Grizzly Learning Camp gives students opportunities to explore their interests and further their education through hands-on projects and field trips. The camp's coordinator, YCS teacher Tiffany Powell, talked about the camp and the partnerships behind it with Lee Van Roth.

Some Ypsilanti-area students are spending part of their summer solving real-world problems while exploring emerging technologies. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

A former NASA aerospace engineer will address students at Washtenaw Community College today. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Lynn Conway is remembered for her breakthroughs that helped shape modern computing. She was also a strong advocate for the visibility of women in computer science. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has this story for Women’s History Month.

As technology evolves, more businesses are using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones. To keep up with industry demand, Ypsilanti Community High School (YCHS) is training students to become federally licensed drone pilots and business owners. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Washtenaw Community College is at the Detroit Auto Show to highlight the importance of mobility education to industry experts. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Registration has opened for Washtenaw Community College’s 2026 winter semester. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Washtenaw Community College hopes to match students with prospective employers during its annual Fall Career & Internship Fair Tuesday. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Washtenaw Community College is aiming to cultivate mobility industry talent with its new laboratory. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Washtenaw Intermediate School District is receiving more money per student thanks to Michigan’s new education budget. School officials, though, are disappointed with some aspects of the budget. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.