STEAM Education & Research
Periodic Table STEAM Outreach Project Published in ACS Journal Of Chemical Education
MSU SA and ACS Chemists with Disabilities STEAM education paper published in the September 2022 Journal of Chemical Education.
Teacher Professional Development Workshops
Check back soon for March and April training dates. SCHECH hours included with all workshops.
Students Gain New STEM Skills Through Virtual Workshop
Over six Saturdays during March and April, thirty-nine middle school students from the Great Lakes Bay area and surrounding regions took part in an interactive virtual workshop focused on basic Programming and 3D Printing.
Registration Deadline: Welcome to Programming and 3D Printing for Grades 5-8
The virtual workshop will give students a first look at the fundamentals and applications of computer science, programming, computer-aided design (CAD), and 3D printing technology through interactive, hands-on activities. Every accepted student will be provided and permitted to keep a Circuit Playground Express microcontroller at no cost. Additionally, students without home computer and/or internet access will be loaned equipment during the program…
Introduction to 3D Printing and Modeling Using Tinkercad® – VIRTUAL EVENT
3D Printing is a great way to get students engaged in STEM learning! Join MSU St. Andrews STEM outreach specialist, Dr. Tracy Zhang, via Zoom for a one-hour webinar on the basics of 3D Printing and basic model design using Tinkercad® software. This webinar is designed for teachers, parents, and students interested in learning about 3D printing technology and how it can be…
Accessible Periodic Table Recognized At ACS Awards
At the American Chemical Society’s 22nd Annual ChemLuminary Awards, held virtually on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, the Midland Section of the American Chemical Society was honored with the Chemists with Disabilities Inclusion Award.
Introduction to 3D Printing and Modeling Using Tinkercad®, Tuesday, December 15 @ 7 PM via Zoom
3D Printing is a great way to get students engaged in STEM learning! Join us via Zoom for a one-hour webinar on the basics of 3D printing and basic model design using Tinkercad® software. Please see our event page for helpful resources.
STEAM Summer Camp Offers Virtual Learning Activities for Kids
As the COVID-19 pandemic hit Michigan, it became clear that many summer camps were at risk of cancellation. Organizers of the annual STEAM Stew camp held at MSU St. Andrews were determined to continue the program online. In past years, the multi-day camp hosted area middle school students and included field trips and a variety of hands-on activities. With the move…
MSU St. Andrews Collaborates To Create 3D-Printed Medical Face Shields
Read more about this in the Midland Daily News. Michigan State University is helping local health professionals on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus by making 3D-printed personal protective equipment. To address the critical need for donations, medical face shields are being produced in a joint effort with colleges across MSU’s campus, including the College of…
Robotics Team Students Attend 3D Printing Workshop
Students from Jefferson Middle School’s robotics teams visited MSU St. Andrews to hone their engineering skills for future competitions.
