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Vision

  • The MiSTEM Advisory Council’s work is guided by the belief that if Michigan wants to be home to the strongest STEM workforce in the nation, the state needs to change how it thinks about STEM, support K-12 STEM educators; build collaborations across business, education and communities; and ensure quality experiences for all students.

    These pillars continue to drive MiSTEM’s work today.

  • Hands with science symbols.Creating a STEM Culture
  • An apple on two books.Empowering STEM Teachers
  • A globe with an icon of hands and a graduation cap.Integrating Business and Education
  • An icon with a light bulb, gears and a science tool coming out of the head. Ensuring High-Quality STEM Experiences

Advisory Council

MiSTEM Advisory Council

  • Overview

    The MiSTEM Advisory Council consists of business, higher education, K-12 education, and philanthropic leaders. It was created by the Michigan Legislature in 2015 to make recommendations that will help make Michigan a world leader in STEM education. The MiSTEM Advisory Council will publish recommendations annually.

    Governor Whitmer MiSTEM Advisory Council Appointments
     

    MISTEM Advisory Council Members

    Sheila Alles 
    MDE Superintendent or designee 
     

    Senator Dayna Polehanki 
    Senate Minority Designee 
     

    Gail S. Alpert, West Bloomfield 
    Term expires 9/30/24 
     

    Kerry Ebersole, Chair 
    LEO Director or designee 
     

    Mary K. Bacon, Paris 
    Term expires 9/30/21 
     

    Christian A. Velasquez, Midland 
    Term expires 9/30/24 
     

    Lee Graham, Holly 
    Term expires 9/30/22 
     

    Daniel Williams, Ph.D., Grand Rapids 
    Term expires 9/30/23 
     

    Jacqueline Huntoon, Ph.D., Houghton 
    Term expires 9/30/23 
     

    Wendy A. Winston, Grand Rapids 
    Term expires 9/30/21 
     

    Representative Padma Kuppa 
    House Minority Designee 
     

    Adam F. Zemke, Ypsilanti 
    Term expires 9/30/22 
     

    Tonya M. Matthews, Ph.D., Detroit 
    Term expires 9/30/22 
     

    Senator Dale Zorn 
    Senate Majority Designee
     

    Representative Brad Paquette 
    House Majority Designee
     

    		  

     

Resources

Advisory Council Meetings

  • Advisory Council Meetings

    NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS

    To all interested parties:

    The MiSTEM Advisory Council meetings are generally held face-to-face with a virtual option. The current meeting dates are provided below. Meeting dates will be posted at least a week in advance. Requests to join meetings can be sent to Megan Schrauben at SchraubenM1@michigan.gov.

    Upcoming meetings will be held from 3-5 p.m. unless otherwise noted:

    April 14, 2021

    June 9, 2021

    August 11, 2021

    October 13, 2021

    The meetings are open to the public and will be held virtually. 

    Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the Department of Technology, Management and Budget at (517) 284-7953, or through the Michigan Relay Center at 1-800-649-3777 (TTY) at least a week in advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance.