STEM

Four high school students from Washtenaw Technical Middle College (WTMC) have reached the finals of a national championship for social innovation. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Ypsilanti Community High School a few months ago unveiled its new artificial intelligence learning space. Recognized as the first HP AI Spotlight School in the country, YCHS uses AI technology to advance career readiness. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks with Ypsilanti Community Schools Assistant Superintendent Dr. Carlos Lopez about the recent launch of their AI Ambassadors program, which hopes to advance teacher buy-in.

Washtenaw Community College is hosting a challenge on Friday for middle school students to engineer and code their own semiconductors. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

A group gathered at Washtenaw Community College this morning to watch one of their own be launched into space. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the story.

Eastern Michigan University, in partnership with DTE Energy, invited around 300 middle school girls to its campus for its Digital Divas annual STEM conference this Friday. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Ypsilanti Community High School unveiled a new Artificial Intelligence Learning Space on Tuesday. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The most recent report by the National Assessment for Educational Progress in Civics found that 78% of American 8th graders were not proficient in social studies or civics. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Registration opens soon for a number of summer camps that aim to inspire future explorers and professionals. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The Grizzly Scholars Program in the Ypsilanti Community Schools is celebrating its successes. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw Community College is kicking off its fifth year of "Super STEAM Saturdays," where grade schoolers can dive into both STEM and computer art activities. WEMU's Ana Longoria has the story.