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STEM@SVSU Fall 2023 Newsletter (1,724KB)
STEM@SVSU Spring 2023 Newsletter (1,584KB)
STEM@SVSU Fall 2022 Newsletter (4,766KB)
STEM@SVSUWinter2020 (1,764KB)
STEM@SVSU Fall 2020 Newsletter (1,236KB)
STEM@SVSUWinter2019 (226KB)
STEM@SVSUFall2019 (1,011KB)
STEM@SVSUWinter2018 (2,840KB)
STEM@SVSUFall2018 (2,366KB)
STEM@SVSUWinter2017 (2,056KB)
STEM@SVSUFall2017 (3,625KB)
STEM@SVSUFall2015 (1,996KB)
STEM@SVSU in the News
Two MidMichigan Schools Receive MiSTEM Funding - June 7, 2023
Chief Science Officers program receives GM grant - June 7, 2023
SVSU, MiSTEM Recognize, Reward 'STEM Stars' - STEM Pipeline April 5, 2021
SVSU, MiSTEM recognize and reward 'STEM Stars' - Midland Daily News April 1, 2021
May 1, 2020
SVSU searches for clues to COVID-19's prevalence in region by examining wastewater
Saginaw Valley State University researchers have been at the forefront of protecting public health at local beaches for several years. As the novel coronavirus pandemic creates a new threat to public health, Tami Sivy and her determined students are on the front lines of groundbreaking research to provide early detection. They are dedicated to protecting communities in the Great Lakes Bay Region by implementing innovative, potentially life-saving research methods.
July 25, 2019
SVSU summer camp keeps kids engaged in science, math fun for 2+ decades
For over 20 years, dozens of youths from across the Great Lakes Bay Region have flocked to Saginaw Valley State University every summer to take part in the university’s Science and Mathematics Extravaganza for Kids (SMEK) summer camps. There, children from grades 2 to 8 take part in fun and educational activities that engage their interests in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.
June 20, 2019
Careers in IT: ‘Girls can do it’ during Camp Infinity at SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University is working with partners to inspire more young women to consider careers in STEM fields. Camp Infinity, a week-long science-based camp for girls hosted at SVSU, saw 31new and 16 returning campers explore their interest in computers and Information Technology (IT).
June 7, 2019
SVSU STEM program inspires computer coding curriculum in Freeland schools
More than 1,000 students in the Freeland Community School District were inspired to learn about computer coding – and the power of scientific persistence – thanks to a teacher's participation in a Saginaw Valley State University-hosted program aimed at enriching STEM education regionally.
June 7, 2019
SVSU program inspires teacher to engineer biodiesel assignment for Millington High students
Empowered by a Saginaw Valley State University program aimed at enriching STEM education regionally, a Millington High School teacher gave his students a taste of life as an engineer during a project that spanned the 2018-19 academic year.
April 9, 2019
SVSU alum helps build robotics team at Bullock Creek
Jamie Forbes has helped forge a robotics dynasty during her time as a biology and algebra teacher at Bullock Creek High School in Midland.
April 5, 2019
SVSU student supports Kingston high school FIRST robotics team
As Saginaw Valley State University prepares to host the FIRST in Michigan state championship April 10-13, one SVSU student is doing all he can to help his former high school team qualify to visit his current campus.
March 13, 2019
SVSU event to connect teens with STEM professionals
An inspired idea by local teenagers to encourage their peers to pursue science careers will take shape at Saginaw Valley State University later this week.
February 20, 2019
SVSU receives $99K grant to train elementary school teachers in engaging STEM education strategies
The Regional Mathematics and Science Center at Saginaw Valley State University has been awarded a grant from the Michigan Department of Education’s MiSTEM Advisory Council to help elementary teachers foster a love of science and math in students, starting at an early age.
February 1, 2019
SVSU to host STEM activities, games for Girl Scouts Saturday
Saginaw Valley State University will introduce a group of Girl Scouts to the wonders of science during an all-day event Saturday, Feb. 2.
October 18, 2018
SVSU receives research grant aimed at reducing Saginaw Bay Watershed contamination
Saginaw Valley State University has received additional resources to study environmental conditions in the Saginaw Bay Watershed and improve public health for people living in and visiting communities in the watershed. SVSU faculty, staff and students are performing research aimed at identifying and reducing contamination in regional waterways.
October 11, 2018
SVSU engineering and robotics students bring mobility and joy to children with disabilities
Family members say Joey soon could keep pace with his active sibling thanks to the support of Saginaw Valley State University students determined to help him move despite his physical limitations.
October 11, 2018
Chief Science Officers program at SVSU takes Carrollton, John Glenn students to D.C.
Four local high school students, two from Carrollton High School and two from John Glenn High School in Bay City, have been recognized as national leaders in empowering their peers to learn math and science.
August 15, 2018
SVSU students develop solutions for local companies, see them at summer engineering symposium
Saginaw Valley State University engineering students will display their senior projects during the Summer Engineering Symposium Friday, Aug. 17. Over the past year, the students have worked with a variety of engineering industry partners to develop fully working prototypes.
August 14, 2018
SVSU hosts program empowering middle and high school students as leaders in STEM studies
With demand expected to rise in STEM-related jobs across Michigan, Saginaw Valley State University and regional partners are continuing a collaboration aimed at developing and growing the next generation of leaders in the sciences.
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