Keine Named Director of Curriculum and Instruction at ShoeSmith Elementary

We would like to congratulate Ashley Keine on her new position at Shoesmith...


Leading Back to School Professional Development

Leadership.  It’s the #MSUrbanSTEM way!  We are happy to see so many of...


McGowan Hits the Grant Jackpot!

Anna McGowan is a member of our first #MSUrbanSTEM cohort.   She continues to...


3,2,1...Blast Off! Protect the Eggstronaut!

There were definitely some ups (and some downs) for Mahesh Alur and his STEM...


Field Trip Leads to Interest-Driven Studies in the Classroom

Sandra Jackson and her students recently ventured to The Museum of Science and...


William Campillo is Now STEM Coordinator at Hernandez Middle School

We’ve recently reached out to a few members of our first cohort to...


Manny Acevedo Named Teacher of the Month by Future Goals STEM Organization

The #MSUrbanSTEM family would like to congratulate Manny Acevedo on being named...


New Beginnings For Our First and Second Cohort

Our second cohort is now in full swing.  Many great things are being...


The Struggles, Joys, and Motivations of 25 Leaders in STEM Education

The 2014/2015 MsurbanSTEM fellowship has released another publication titled...


Kenn Freeman Creates an App as a Solution for Communication Craziness!

Kenn Freeman is a math, science, and technology teacher at Spencer Tech Academy....


We Celebrate the Graduation of Our First #MSUrbanSTEM Fellowship

July 7th was a big night! A reception was held honoring our first MSU-WIPRO...


A Maker's Playground

Strawbees, LittleBits, and paper circuits-Oh my!  What a fun day in...


Tasha Henderson Receives Funding for a 3-D Printer

It’s summertime, but Tasha Henderson is already gearing up for another...


Nearly 75 STEM Students Participate in Camp Invention!

  Thomas A. Edison once said, “To invent, you need a good imagination...


Adrienne Keiner Hosts A Very Successful Mathapalooza!

Mathapalooza. Just sounds awesome, doesn’t it? Students at Peirce Elementary...


Third Graders Explore the Solar System

As the school year ends, one class is illuminating their curiosity!...


Annual STEM Night was Magical!

Tasha Henderson brought the magic into STEM learning! Miles Davis Magnet Academy...


Maker Faire Madness

Maker Faire Madness=GOOD STUFF!    Joanna Doyle just hosted a Maker Faire...


Mr. Cram's Firework Emporium Spectacular Bonanza

July 4th isn’t here yet, but Mr. Cram‘s Chemistry students are...


Meet the Featured Fellow...Roberto Lituma!

Meet the Featured Fellow…Roberto Lituma. Roberto is an incredible asset to...


Students Participate In Global Ozone Project

If you spot Bella Ferrera‘s students walking around, they might be...


MSU Urban STEM Educators Attend NSTA Conference

A few of our cohorts recently attended the National Science Teachers...


Aerospace Engineering Students Support After-School STEM Program

Beverly Keane’s after-school STEM club has a few V.I.P’s.  Nicholas...


Bridging the STEM Connection Across Grade Levels

Anna McGowan is a K-8 STEM Teacher at Sauganash Elementary School in Chicago....


Meet the Featured Fellow-Beverly Keane

Introducing…Beverly Keane, our next Featured Fellow.  Beverly is a very...


The Roots of STEM: Lesson Plans by Teachers, For Teachers

The MSU-WIPRO fellows have published their very own book, which is primarily...


A Field Trip Made for Tinkering

Tasha Henderson describes herself as a Science, Technology, Engineering and...


Leadership Elements Are All Around Us

A new semester is underway and the fellows are focusing on leadership.  The...


A Special Classroom Visit

     Kenn Freeman is in the midst of developing a grass-roots STEM program at...


Meet the Featured Fellow...Kevin Cram

Introducing… Kevin Cram. Kevin is a high school honors and AP Chemistry...


Middle School Students Investigate Local Environmental Issues

Chrissy Garcia is inspiring her middle school students to stand up. Investigate....


Meet the Featured Fellow...Ashley Keine

Meet our Featured Fellow! Ashley deserves to be recognized for all of her hard...


Agents of Change

What happens when the third largest urban school district in the country teams...


Walking in a Spartan Wonder-Land!

The MSU campus was recently all abuzz as the 25 fellows rolled into Spartan...


Human Error or Just Bad Design? An interview with Author Don Norman by Manuel Acevedo

Recently, Manuel Acevedo landed an interview with author Don Norman who wrote...


Who are we?

WE are a team of educators who want to make a difference in 21st century...


And the Oppenheimer Grant goes to...

And the Oppenheimer Grant goes to…our very own Joanna Doyle! The...


Applications now open

Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 cohort. We are excited to...