MSU St. Andrews in Midland, Michigan enhances science literacy and STEAM learning opportunities for youth and families in the greater Midland community. Working under the umbrella of MSU Extension and incorporating research based 4-H youth development models, Science Educator, Robin McGuire P.h.D., and 4-H Program Coordinator, Dolores Howe, Ph.D., work together with in-house research faculty to provide outreach and support in multiple science and engineering educational pillars with direct youth programming, intergenerational family opportunities, and K-12 educator professional development opportunities.
Science and Engineering Programming Pillars include:
- Coding
- Vex and Lego Robotics, Sphero Bolts, Microbits, Raspberry Pi, Autonomous and Underwater Robotics
- MakerSpace Opportunities
- Family Astronomy Night
- 3-D Printing and Artifact Scanning
- Biotechnology Bootcamps
- Food Security
- School and Family Gardens
- Cooking, Sewing, Textiles, Photography
- NASA Hunch, Flight and Rockets
- Engineering Design Challenges
Family Astronomy Night
Family Astronomy Night provides virtual presentations where participants can explore the night sky, learn about space and technology, and ask questions in real-time.
Summer Research Experience
The summer research experience provides high school students the opportunity to conduct research under the guidance of experienced faculty, explore new areas of science. and investigate possible careers in STEM, while improving their research skills and building their resume.
Lending Library
The Lending Library supports STEAM education by offering lab equipment, robotics kits, and 3D printers for loan to educators and club leaders, along with virtual training and workshops.
Midland County Extension and 4H
The Midland County Extension Office provides educational resources and support to the local community, fostering a collaborative environment for STEAM learning.
Meeting Spaces
MSU St. Andrews meeting spaces are available to for small meetings, club gatherings, or after school activities.
Youth Participation Forms
Michigan State University is delighted to welcome Michigan youth to the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) educational opportunities, and the related research and creative activities, being conducted at MSU St.Andrews.
Youth who participate in programs that are not part of a school-sponsored event, should be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian, or, must have the following signed forms on file:
- Medical Treatment Authorization
- Media Release
- Parent/Guardian Consent
- Pick-up/Drop-off/Commuter Form
- MINORS IN LABORATORIES CONSENT & CERTIFICATION FORM
Participant Handbooks
Please read our parent and participant handbook for youth programs and our parent and participant handbook for virtual programs for information on policies and procedures, as well as during and after-hour contact information.