Presenters that will be presenting throughout the day
Project Lead The Way
9:00-9:45 - K-12th
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is the nation’s leading provider of K-12 STEM programs. Our world-class curriculum and high-quality teacher
professional development model, combined with an engaged network of educators and corporate and community partners, help students develop the skills necessary to succeed in our global economy.
9:00-9:45 - K-12th
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is the nation’s leading provider of K-12 STEM programs. Our world-class curriculum and high-quality teacher
professional development model, combined with an engaged network of educators and corporate and community partners, help students develop the skills necessary to succeed in our global economy.
FIRST Robotics
10:00-10:45 - K-12th
The FIRST Robotics K-12 Progression of Programs makes robotics a fun, yet serious sport while providing an in-depth hands on experience in every aspect of STEM.
Students are engaged at an early age and build on their knowledge up through high school where they have access to $20 million in dedicated FIRST college scholarships. But what makes FIRST unique is that students work side-by-side with professional engineers and technicians in a win-win partnership for both: students minds are opened up about the life and role of engineers in our society, while engineering mentors get to hand pick the students best suited for internships and future jobs at their company.
Jr. FIRST LEGO League (Jr.FLL) Early elementary (K-3)
FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Late elementary (starting in 4th grade)
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Middle school
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) High School
10:00-10:45 - K-12th
The FIRST Robotics K-12 Progression of Programs makes robotics a fun, yet serious sport while providing an in-depth hands on experience in every aspect of STEM.
Students are engaged at an early age and build on their knowledge up through high school where they have access to $20 million in dedicated FIRST college scholarships. But what makes FIRST unique is that students work side-by-side with professional engineers and technicians in a win-win partnership for both: students minds are opened up about the life and role of engineers in our society, while engineering mentors get to hand pick the students best suited for internships and future jobs at their company.
Jr. FIRST LEGO League (Jr.FLL) Early elementary (K-3)
FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Late elementary (starting in 4th grade)
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Middle school
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) High School
Inland Seas Schoolship
11:00-11:45 - 4th-12th
The Schoolship program is a unique, hands-on science experience for students of all ages, that takes place onboard a 77-foot, traditionally rigged schooner. Curriculum is currently aligned to state standards, and provides students an opportunity for exploration of Great Lakes ecology through the collection and analysis of samples.
11:00-11:45 - 4th-12th
The Schoolship program is a unique, hands-on science experience for students of all ages, that takes place onboard a 77-foot, traditionally rigged schooner. Curriculum is currently aligned to state standards, and provides students an opportunity for exploration of Great Lakes ecology through the collection and analysis of samples.
The Arts in Engineering
12:45-1:15 - K-8th
the Arts in Engineering brings an accessible and affordable set of constructs and processes to the K-5 and 6-8 classrooms. Teacher Training is one of two arenas for this extraordinary, new program that focuses on customizing creative engineering curricula that fit the circumstances for individual schools. Teachers co-create their own, affordable engineering units resulting in inquiry-based design challenges. Support materials include examples of a six week integrated unit using the new “Process Pathways," and receive a "How To" guideline to establish their very own Engineering Extravaganza
12:45-1:15 - K-8th
the Arts in Engineering brings an accessible and affordable set of constructs and processes to the K-5 and 6-8 classrooms. Teacher Training is one of two arenas for this extraordinary, new program that focuses on customizing creative engineering curricula that fit the circumstances for individual schools. Teachers co-create their own, affordable engineering units resulting in inquiry-based design challenges. Support materials include examples of a six week integrated unit using the new “Process Pathways," and receive a "How To" guideline to establish their very own Engineering Extravaganza
MDOT’s Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC)
12:45-1:15 - 6th-12th
MDOT’s Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC) is a free program that provides teachers with curriculum enhancing, hands-on tools for the math, science, and social science classes. Tools include motion detectors, photogates, software, foam blocks and Magnets for magnetic levitation cars, balsa wood, etc. TRAC is a sustainable program and MDOT replaces consumables at no charge to the teachers!
12:45-1:15 - 6th-12th
MDOT’s Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC) is a free program that provides teachers with curriculum enhancing, hands-on tools for the math, science, and social science classes. Tools include motion detectors, photogates, software, foam blocks and Magnets for magnetic levitation cars, balsa wood, etc. TRAC is a sustainable program and MDOT replaces consumables at no charge to the teachers!
Family Engineering
2:00-2:30 - K-8th
Family Engineering is a valuable resource for providing informal engineering learning experiences to elementary age children and their families. Developed with support from the National Science Foundation and modeled after the Family Science and Family Math programs, Family Engineering promotes 21st Century skills of inquiry, creativity, teamwork, and collaborative problem solving.
Family Engineering is:
- families engaged in fun, hands-on activities and events
- families learning about what engineers do and the role engineering plays in everyday life
- families discovering the many career opportunities in engineering
2:00-2:30 - K-8th
Family Engineering is a valuable resource for providing informal engineering learning experiences to elementary age children and their families. Developed with support from the National Science Foundation and modeled after the Family Science and Family Math programs, Family Engineering promotes 21st Century skills of inquiry, creativity, teamwork, and collaborative problem solving.
Family Engineering is:
- families engaged in fun, hands-on activities and events
- families learning about what engineers do and the role engineering plays in everyday life
- families discovering the many career opportunities in engineering
Square One Education Network/Innovative Vehicle Design and Additive Manufacturing
2:00-2:30 - 6th-12th
Square One is well known for the Innovative Vehicle Design challenges throughout Michigan. As a grant awarding foundation, these exciting and flexible projects align with a wide-range of content standards related to STEM and more. Four challenges will be shared, along with the newest opportunity for schools to engage…3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing.
2:00-2:30 - 6th-12th
Square One is well known for the Innovative Vehicle Design challenges throughout Michigan. As a grant awarding foundation, these exciting and flexible projects align with a wide-range of content standards related to STEM and more. Four challenges will be shared, along with the newest opportunity for schools to engage…3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing.
Battle Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center/Cereal City Science
2:45-3:30 - K-7th
The Battle Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center has developed a Kindergarten through 7th grade inquiry-based science curriculum that is aligned with the Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations and the CCSS for ELA. The purpose of the program is to provide good, inquiry-based science instruction in the classroom with opportunities for students to engage in all four strands of science proficiency (physical science, life science, earth science, and the Science and Engineering Practices). The curriculum provides teachers with classroom instruction that includes opportunities for interaction in the classroom, where students raise questions, carry out investigations, talk and write about their observations and emerging understandings, and discuss ways to test them. Each unit undergoes an extensive development and evaluation process. During this presentation, we will discuss how the kits will be aligned to meet the NGSS Standards and potential opportunities for using our resources electronically with students.
2:45-3:30 - K-7th
The Battle Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center has developed a Kindergarten through 7th grade inquiry-based science curriculum that is aligned with the Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations and the CCSS for ELA. The purpose of the program is to provide good, inquiry-based science instruction in the classroom with opportunities for students to engage in all four strands of science proficiency (physical science, life science, earth science, and the Science and Engineering Practices). The curriculum provides teachers with classroom instruction that includes opportunities for interaction in the classroom, where students raise questions, carry out investigations, talk and write about their observations and emerging understandings, and discuss ways to test them. Each unit undergoes an extensive development and evaluation process. During this presentation, we will discuss how the kits will be aligned to meet the NGSS Standards and potential opportunities for using our resources electronically with students.
Booth presenters
The Michigan STEM Partnership
MSU Extension / 4H
West Shore ESD CTE Programs
IQWST (Investigating & Questioning our World Through Science & Technology)
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Modeling in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology
USS Silversides Submarine Museum
Ferris State University
It's About Time Interactive
The Michigan Mathematics and Science Center Network
ASM Tech (Academy of Science, Mathematics & Technology) Early College H.S.
Darling Cetaceans