Welcome to STEM@SVSU — Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
The STEM Center at SVSU was founded in 2014 with generous support of Dow (formerly The Dow Chemical Company). The mission of the center is to serve as a coordinated network of opportunities to link K-12, university and regional employers. Our purpose is to develop a STEM talent pipeline to meet the current and future needs of the Great Lakes Bay Area by:
- Increasing experiential learning for students at all grade levels
- Engaging STEM professionals to enhance STEM learning
- Providing professional development for STEM teachers
Nominate a STEM Star
STEM@SVSU is partnering with MiSTEM East Central Michigan Region to recognize STEM Stars from the Great Lakes Bay Region (Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, Saginaw counties). A STEM Star may be a K-12 classroom teacher, Robotics Coach, STEM Coordinator, or someone else in your building who makes incredible contributions to STEM education. Districts may nominate more than one individual as a STEM Star. All nominations will be reviewed by a committee and those selected will receive a $250 award to enhance STEM education in their classroom or program.
Timeline: All nominations are due by Thursday, December 12th. Awardees and nominators will be notified via email by Monday, January 13th.
Hour of Code
Applications for the STEM@SVSU Hour of Code Event are now open! We are offering a coding experience for up to (4) fourth grade classes on Friday, January 17, 2025 (approximately 9:00 am – 2:00 pm) at Saginaw Valley State University. This experience is FREE and includes lunch; however, the school/district is responsible for providing transportation to and from SVSU. Deadline to apply is Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Teachers will be notified by Friday, December 20th if their class is accepted to attend.
Million Girl Moonshot
This unique hydro rocket design competition invites young innovators to engineer a device that not only withstands the pressures of launch but also ensures the safe return of their eggronauts. As part of the Million Girl Moonshot initiative, we're fueling curiosity and nurturing problem-solving skills, challenging participants to think creatively and apply scientific principles. Ready to embark on this thrilling journey of discovery and innovation? Sign up now to secure your spot in this exciting challenge!
Million Girl Moonshot is a program to engage under-served 6th - 12th grade students in deeper STEM learning.
Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 - RAIN DATE, Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Time: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm OR 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Saginaw Valley State University
Lunch: Is provided at Marketplace an all you care to eat buffet
Cost: FREE!!!
Questions - Please contact Jake Lounsbury at jtlounsb@svsu.edu or 989-964-4058.
SMEK Camps
Building mini golf courses, engineering bubble wands, solar-roasted smores, LEGO robots...what’s not to like!? These 3-day camps allow 2nd-4th grade and 5th-8th grade students to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics through hands-on activities!
SMEKplus Junior Dates: July 8 - 10, 2025
SMEKplus Senior Dates: July 22 - 24, 2025
Program Cost: $150.00
Students monitor the health of the Saginaw Bay through partners such as the Bay County Health Department.
Undergraduate students can receive funding for projects, such as this prototype of a 'muck vacuum' for the Bay City State Recreation Area.
Bay City Western students build a networked structure where worms and fish will produce food for plants.
Making classes like physics and math "cool", and is a goal of the Dow Corning Foundation/SVSU STEM Community Partnership.
Seventh graders at Thompson Middle School are building a hydroponic system as a result of the Dow Corning Foundation/SVSU STEM Community Partnership.
SPONSORS
We are thankful for the continued support of our sponsors that allow us to offer amazing opportunities.
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