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MiSTEM Network has partnered with Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!, local businesses, and education partners to bring high-energy, hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) festivals to communities across the Upper Peninsula. From being inside a bubble to playing a piano made of bananas, students will discover firsthand the awe and power of STEM through experimentation.
Mind Trekkers is a flagship program from Michigan Technological University’s Center for Educational Outreach in which college students put on demonstrations to educate and inspire K-12 students to pursue post-secondary education and careers in STEM. The events are open to every 8th grade student in the region and support a strong future workforce in STEM careers.
By increasing STEM learning opportunities in all communities, we will help meet the growing demand for innovative employees in Michigan and foster important social, learning and employment skills such as cooperation, teamwork, problem-solving, responsibility, communication and leadership.
The program partners are working with local school districts to invite all regional 8th graders and bring community business and economic development partners together to support an educational ecosystem that will build a strong future workforce in STEM. Thank you to our growing list of partners: Michigan Works!, Michigan Technical University, Calumet Electronics, Youth Solutions and OneUP.
We need your help! As a festival sponsor or partner, your support will invest in our future workforce and expand access to this life-changing event.
Contact us to learn more about how you can get involved in STEM career exploration.
Kevin St. Onge
#14 Eastern Upper Peninsula Region
kevins@eupschools.org
Chris Standerford
#15 906-Central Region
cstander@nmu.edu
Emily Gochis
#16 Western Upper Peninsula Region
egochis@copperisd.org
Learn more about how you can get involved with other opportunities in your region through our other MiSTEM regions.