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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 13, 2015
SVSU Cardinal Formula Racing ready to compete in top collegiate racing competition
Fresh off building the fastest college race car in the world last year, Saginaw Valley State University’s Cardinal Formula Racing has designed and built “one of the most well-developed vehicles” in the accomplished program’s history and is preparing to square off against top international competition.
April 28, 2015
April Lukowski
Lukowski this fall will begin postgraduate studies at the University of Michigan, where she is enrolled in the Ph.D. program for chemical biology.
April 6, 2015
SVSU secures DEQ grant to study Bad Axe Creek
Saginaw Valley State University has been awarded a $61,449 grant from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to monitor the Bad Axe Creek in Huron County for phosphorus and E. coli over the next two years. The research also will help determine the concentration and potential sources of contamination there.
February 26, 2015
SVSU names Wierda to lead STEM initiatives coordination
Saginaw Valley State University has assigned a highly respected educator to coordinate SVSU’s focus on improving STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in the region. Carolyn Wierda has been named executive director of STEM@SVSU; in that position, she will convene those that are involved in STEM initiatives at SVSU.
February 12, 2015
SVSU professor wins national award for metalcasting research
The American Foundry Society has selected Bob Tuttle, professor of mechanical engineering at Saginaw Valley State University, to receive its 2015 Applied Research Award for his “Ultrasonic Testing Gage R & R Study.” The award recognizes projects that can be practically implemented into the metalcasting industry and on the factory floor.
December 17, 2014
STEM expert and university president to keynote regional MLK event at SVSU
Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, president at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and noted thought leader on STEM education, will be the keynote speaker for the Great Lakes Bay Regional Martin Luther King, Jr. event at Saginaw Valley State University. He will speak Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts.
November 21, 2014
Helping teachers teach math and science
Tamara Arizola Barrientos-Helping teachers teach math and science
November 13, 2014
Bullock Creek students measuring more interest in math and science, thanks to Dow Corning Foundation and SVSU
Atop Bullock Creek Middle School sits a recently-installed miniature weather station that will help 42 eighth grade pre-algebra students better understand how the environment could energize their campus.
November 5, 2014
Dow Corning Foundation and SVSU growing ‘love of science and math’ at Bay City Western Middle School
The final bell rings, marking the end of another school day, but instead of emptying, Bay City Western Middle School's Room 229 begins to fill with students. Before long, teacher Allison VanDriessche's sees a criss-crossing blur of activity, energy and enthusiasm.
October 24, 2014
Dow Corning Foundation and SVSU growing love of STEM at Saginaw middle school
Diamond Weakley had a sense she wanted to become a science teacher someday. Now, the seventh grader at Thompson Middle School in Saginaw is quite sure of it. “Classes like this help me feel that way,” Weakley said of the learning taking place inside the science class of teacher Lori Hall.
October 7, 2014
Dow Corning Foundation and SVSU power Midland H.H. Dow student STEM initiative
The sun isn't the only factor powering Ellen Lavigne's interest in solar energy. With the help of Saginaw Valley State University and the Dow Corning Foundation, the junior at Midland's H.H. Dow High School is working to build a miniature solar-powered car.
October 2, 2014
Consumers Energy Donation Promotes STEM Education to SVSU Students
Saginaw Valley State University has received a gift from the Consumers Energy Foundation to support academic programs with an emphasis on adding engineering talent to the STEM pipeline. Consumers officials presented the check to SVSU Friday, Sept. 26.
August 29, 2014
SVSU, Dow Corning Foundation initiative taking STEM to students
This summer, 13 teachers - from school districts within Saginaw, Bay, Midland and Tuscola counties - worked with SVSU faculty in part to help the teachers design engaging STEM-related projects for the approaching academic year.
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