https://www.wcmu.org/tags/stem STEM en-US Copyright Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:08:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-12/young-inventors-to-compete-at-invention-convention-in-kalkaska The competition has nearly 80 young inventors from seven northwest Michigan counties and almost 50 inventions. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:08:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-12/young-inventors-to-compete-at-invention-convention-in-kalkaska Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-28/donation-enables-alpena-stem-education-center-to-reopen-plan-future-funding The Alpena community was mourning the loss of a federally-funded STEM education center that abruptly closed in February. But the program is now opening its doors, thanks to WCMU's coverage and a donation from a local organization. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:58:23 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-28/donation-enables-alpena-stem-education-center-to-reopen-plan-future-funding Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-18/future-of-stem-education-center-in-alpena-uncertain-due-to-lack-of-funding The STARBASE program entered its fiscal year in October without a budget after the U.S. House and Senate could not agree on a funding plan. Now, the four-person staff in Alpena is furloughed indefinitely, and it's uncertain whether the center will reopen. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:49:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-18/future-of-stem-education-center-in-alpena-uncertain-due-to-lack-of-funding Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-07/stem-education-program-closes-in-alpena-amid-federal-gridlock STARBASE is a program run by the Department of Defense that hosts sessions for students to learn about science, math and engineering through applied practice. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 22:52:59 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-07/stem-education-program-closes-in-alpena-amid-federal-gridlock Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-24/michigan-high-school-robotics-teams-head-to-world-championships Several high schools from central and northern Michigan will be heading to Houston this week to compete in the FIRST world championships. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:09:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-24/michigan-high-school-robotics-teams-head-to-world-championships Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/education/2019-02-11/state-awards-more-than-3-million-for-stem-education More than twenty schools have received a financial boost to help fund STEM programs across the state. The Michigan STEM advisory council granted more than… Mon, 11 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/education/2019-02-11/state-awards-more-than-3-million-for-stem-education https://www.wcmu.org/education/2018-04-25/women-in-stem-battle-gender-bias The STEM fields – science, technology, engineering and math – have traditionally been dominated by men. And that can make it tough for women to break in –… Wed, 25 Apr 2018 09:26:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/education/2018-04-25/women-in-stem-battle-gender-bias Angelica Morrison https://www.wcmu.org/education/2018-04-12/technology-conference-looks-to-diversify-workforce A conference this week at Central Michigan University is aimed at diversifying stem fields.Conference organizers said the goal is to increase the number… Thu, 12 Apr 2018 21:12:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/education/2018-04-12/technology-conference-looks-to-diversify-workforce https://www.wcmu.org/education/2018-03-12/google-gives-lansings-itec-100k-to-teach-kids-code STEM education in mid-Michigan is getting an economic boost from one of the world’s foremost technology companies. The “Grow With Google” tour happening… Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:10:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/education/2018-03-12/google-gives-lansings-itec-100k-to-teach-kids-code Kevin Lavery https://www.wcmu.org/education/2018-02-20/experts-push-for-more-african-americans-in-stem-fields The Great Lakes states have produced several influential African-Americans in the sciences.There’s astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson -- he’s from New… Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:49:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/education/2018-02-20/experts-push-for-more-african-americans-in-stem-fields Angelica Morrison