Great Lakes Bay Region STEM Ecosystem Launches STEM Staycation Promotions in Partnership with Go Great Lakes Bay & the Mt. Pleasant Area CVB
FREELAND, MICHIGAN, March 13, 2023 – A series of STEM-based adventures are kicking off soon in the Great Lakes Bay Region, aimed at getting families and kids engaged in local…
Read More ›Summer Program Provides Hands-On Research Experience for Local High School Students
Last summer, 24 area high school students worked alongside preceptors in hands-on research across nine topic areas in organic chemistry, environmental science, and materials science. New in 2022 was the…
Read More ›Act Two: Pursuing a Second Career in the Skilled Trades with Bre DePottey, IBEW Apprentice
I was a personal trainer for about 10 years before this. I worked for different chiropractors, and ran a gym in Vassar for a couple years. I went to college…
Read More ›Help us celebrate Earth Day and learn how to do what’s best for Mother Nature!
The Midland Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) and its partners Midland Recyclers, Dow High Go Green and the Midland Center for the Arts are hosting a FREE Earth…
Read More ›Learning about Conservation and Nature at the Saginaw Children’s Zoo
At the Saginaw Children’s Zoo, we know that our biggest draw is our wonderful animal collection. During our open season, we have so many chances to learn and connect with…
Read More ›Delta College’s The Possible Dream Program
What is the Possible Dream program? The Possible Dream Program was developed by Delta College to encourage students who are academically advantaged, but who may not have previously viewed college…
Read More ›Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance Launches Additional STEM Passport Locations & Holiday Scavenger Hunt
The 2022-2023 STEM Passport includes four new locations throughout the region and enhanced search capability. Bay City, Michigan, December 12 – The Great Lakes Bay Region Alliance is excited to…
Read More ›Winter Fun and Learning @ the Chippewa Nature Center
Winter is perfect for fun and learning! When the chill of winter comes, many of us dream of curling up on the couch with a hot beverage. However, if there…
Read More ›Work-Based Learning: Hiring High School and/or College Students for Internships
As an Employer Talent Pipeline Lead for the past four years, I have had the fascinating experience of watching employers throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region problem solve their way…
Read More ›STEM is Fun at Girl Scouts
The STEM field has expanded greatly over the past 20 years; however, there is a large gender gap in the STEM field, with women making up only 30% of the…
Read More ›Work Base Learning Blog – Ty Jarvis
Ty Jarvis on how Internship Opportunities with GLBRA and STEM@SVSU Opened More Doors in STEM I’m a student at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) currently in my sophomore year and…
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