July 25, 2019
SVSU summer camp keeps kids engaged in science, math fun for 2+ decades
For over 20 years, dozens of youths from across the Great Lakes Bay Region have flocked to Saginaw Valley State University every summer to take part in the university’s Science and Mathematics Extravaganza for Kids (SMEK) summer camps. There, children from grades 2 to 8 take part in fun and educational activities that engage their interests in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.
June 20, 2019
Careers in IT: ‘Girls can do it’ during Camp Infinity at SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University is working with partners to inspire more young women to consider careers in STEM fields. Camp Infinity, a week-long science-based camp for girls hosted at SVSU, saw 31new and 16 returning campers explore their interest in computers and Information Technology (IT).
June 7, 2019
SVSU STEM program inspires computer coding curriculum in Freeland schools
More than 1,000 students in the Freeland Community School District were inspired to learn about computer coding – and the power of scientific persistence – thanks to a teacher's participation in a Saginaw Valley State University-hosted program aimed at enriching STEM education regionally.
June 7, 2019
SVSU program inspires teacher to engineer biodiesel assignment for Millington High students
Empowered by a Saginaw Valley State University program aimed at enriching STEM education regionally, a Millington High School teacher gave his students a taste of life as an engineer during a project that spanned the 2018-19 academic year.
May 23, 2019
SVSU students apply engineering expertise in capstone project for Storch's SuperMag
(LIVONIA) - Storch Magnetics is working closely with a group of hard-working senior mechanical engineering students finishing their engineering capstone class at Saginaw Valley State University to aid Storch in the manufacturing process of the SuperMag, one of its signature products.
May 15, 2019
‘Stubborn’ SVSU Cardinal Formula Racing finishes among top 15 in the world
An unyielding desire to excel by the students on Saginaw Valley State University's Cardinal Formula Racing rocketed the team to a top 15 against the top college and university race teams from around the world.
May 6, 2019
Strong work ethic drives SVSU Indy-style race team on eve of international competition
A year’s worth of hard work, dedication, late nights and early mornings will culminate with the literal and metaphoric rubber meeting the road this week for Saginaw Valley State University’s Cardinal Formula Racing team as it faces the world’s top collegiate talent in Indy-style racing.
May 2, 2019
Consumers Energy CEO to deliver SVSU Commencement address
Saginaw Valley State University graduates will hear from Patti Poppe, president and CEO of Consumers Energy, during Commencement exercises Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11.
April 25, 2019
Sociological study of Flint water crisis fallout part of SVSU student research symposium
A Saginaw Valley State University student turned her passion for understanding the human effects of the Flint water crisis into a nationally-presented research project that will be among about 80 research initiatives presented at SVSU this week.
April 12, 2019
SVSU supports professors’ innovation with Dow Teaching Awards
Four Saginaw Valley State University educators will receive funding for their ideas to improve student learning after being selected to receive 2019-20 Dow Professor Teaching Awards from SVSU's Center for Academic Innovation.
April 9, 2019
SVSU alum helps build robotics team at Bullock Creek
Jamie Forbes has helped forge a robotics dynasty during her time as a biology and algebra teacher at Bullock Creek High School in Midland.
April 5, 2019
SVSU student supports Kingston high school FIRST robotics team
As Saginaw Valley State University prepares to host the FIRST in Michigan state championship April 10-13, one SVSU student is doing all he can to help his former high school team qualify to visit his current campus.
March 29, 2019
FIRST Robotics state championship expected to bring 8,000 people
About 5,500 high school students are expected to participate in the FIRST Robotics state championship Wednesday through Saturday, April 10-13, at SVSU’s Ryder Center.
March 26, 2019
SVSU program empowers math teachers in region's middle schools
Education advocates say an SVSU-based leadership education initiative for teachers will bolster math studies and achievement in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
February 27, 2019
SVSU alumna's book aims to inspire interest in science among children
When her daughter was two, Jennifer Douglas read an article that encouraged parents to "make up science stories for your children" in order to inspire their interest in the subject.
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