Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) is hosting a free, in-person, interactive event today at the Michigan Science Center (MSC), located at 5020 John R Street. The event will be led by science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals designed to engage, excite, and motivate 7th through 10th grade students in STEM.
STEM Day will take place from from 9:30AM to 2:00PM.
Corporate partners will lead workshops. The partners include Ford, General Motors, Comerica Bank, Continental, Burns & McDonnell, DTE Energy, Cummins, Consumers Energy, Bosch, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Actalent.
This year’s theme is “Power Forward with STEM.” The day includes hands-on workshops, engaging presentations, and career explorations for 1000 students. They are expected from 15 middle and high schools throughout Southeastern Michigan and Washtenaw County.
STEM Day is a GEAR UP activity led by DAPCEP. Michigan Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (MI GEAR UP) is a college access initiative providing students and families the support and resources they need for college success.
DAPCEP has prepared underrepresented pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students throughout Southeast Michigan for STEM futures since 1976. DAPCEP provides students across the state with a variety of unique STEM programs including their signature six-to-eight-week courses; multi-year cohort model programs; pop-up STEM workshops and STEM Days; college prep courses; and special invitations to visit universities and attend conferences.
Through the generous support of partners, schools and universities, alumni, parents, and the community, DAPCEP engages 13,000 students each year. The organization currently has more than 74,000 alumni, a 50-50 female-to-male student ratio and a near 100% graduation rate.
This year’s STEM DAY is the first in person event since 2019.
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