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This series focuses on STEM, the cross-curricular approach to teaching science, technology, engineering and math, and the ways students are learning through fast-paced, out-of-your-seat projects and lessons designed to expose students to emerging career fields.

High-schoolers pilot new science research curriculum

Lowell Erin Albanese
Van Andel Institute has set up a satellite lab run by Lowell High School students for diabetes research.

STEM rocket project launches students into summer

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Kenowa Hills High School STEM Academy students built and launched homemade rockets during the last week of school.

Discovering the power of coding, one keystroke at a time

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The high school’s computer science classes are helping to ignite students’ interest in programming.

‘The PIT’ stop: Lab offers space for innovation, creation

Wyoming Erin Albanese
In a new lab complete with advanced technology, students are making stickers, skateboards, T-shirts and much more.

Middle school library turned into STEM makerspace

Sparta Riley Kelley
Students are turning the former Sparta Middle School library into a STEM makerspace.

Class project goes from ‘aqua-what?’ to aquaponics

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Zinser Elementary fifth-graders spent the past few months growing plants and their knowledge of how hydroponic and aquaponic growing systems work together to sustain life.

Lightbulbs are going on thanks to Home Essentials class

Lowell Erin Albanese
Should we call the plumber? No need; the Home Essentials class at Lowell High School has it covered.

Students go 3D with pens

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The addition of 3D pens gives Pine Island students an opportunity to explore new technology and 3D printing. 

Creating science magic with a plate, a marker & some water

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Students learn how to work together through a STEM experience that had them create floating hearts and temporary tattoos.

Mulligans OK as students code, debug & putt

Kentwood Erin Albanese
In this game of mini-golf with a twist, fourth-graders programmed robot balls and sent them rolling toward the hole.

After-school club introduces elementary students to coding

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
A new after-school program at North Godwin is giving students the opportunity to explore the world of code, thanks to a MiSTEM grant.

Second- & third-graders learn how things work by doing

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Countryside Elementary second- and third-graders coded robots to complete holiday themed STEM challenges.

Mobile Farm Science Lab ‘udder-ly’ engaging

Sparta Morgan Jarema
The field trip came to school recently, when Appleview Elementary students were visited by a mobile science trailer for some grade-level activities involving cows. 

Partnership pairs high-schoolers with scientists for real-world research

Lowell Erin Albanese
Students in the Science Research class at Lowell High School are working with Van Andel Institute scientists on metabolic and neurodegenerative research.

Simulated crime ties science, critical thinking & data analysis

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
A forensics class incorporates life skills as students act as investigators to solve a murder.

Partnership with Black-founded nonprofit brings dedicated learning space

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark
The newly renovated classrooms at Innovation Central High School were unveiled to staff and students at the STEM Greenhouse 10th anniversary open house, to celebrate the new collaborative partnership between STEM Greenhouse and Grand Rapids Public Schools. 
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