STEM Pipeline

03/13/2026

02/26/2026

It's great to see educators from the region collaborate and learn from one another!

Can we just say...we have the BEST educators in our local communities! Yesterday, we hosted a Lunch & Learn event with Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge here at JW Wildlife Center and our teachers were so excited to learn and experience what we have to offer for their students. The ideas & inspiration were over the top and we can't wait to see them back with their classes soon!

02/17/2026

Our Deer and Food Plot Seminar is coming up soon! You can find information at https://www.jwwildlifecenter.org/event/902/.

This Saturday, February 21st from 11:00am - 1:00pm, Kasey Thren of Complete Deer Management, LLC will be educating all who attend about installing food plots and preferred forage for deer. Seminar is free to attend and everyone is welcome!

Also, there is a discount on admission to our gallery when you attend the seminar!

Bring your questions and we hope to see you this Friday!

02/16/2026

Summer 2026- Educator Professional Learning Opportunities

Educators on Beaver Island- https://cmucese.corsizio.com/event/69690c711d4daf767eb1aa07

CMU Educators Institute- https://cmucese.corsizio.com/event/696eaab5ae77b6845d01bf85

Problem Solved: https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseNum=2583&cId=63&pCId=0

02/05/2026

Great opportunity for parents and students!

Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works Standish Area Chamber of Commerce Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance WNEMTV5news

This event is open to ANYONE in the community. You do not need to reside in Bay or Arenac counties. The purpose of the event is for individuals to get information on several apprenticeship opportunities, we are still waiting on a few more organizations to confirm and will update the list accordingly.

01/20/2026

👉 Learn more about the upcoming Green Chemistry in Action: A Sustainability Conversation with Dow Experts event.

https://www.stempipeline.com/blog/2026/01/upcoming-event-green-chemistry-in-action-a-sustainability-conversation-with-dow-experts/

01/19/2026

Happy Martin Luther King Day!

01/09/2026

Young Scientist: Ice Melt and Insta Snow @ Sage Branch Library
Ages 2-5 + Adult
January 16th
10:30-11:30AM

01/07/2026

This summer, Michigan Tech’s Summer Youth Programs office is again partnering with HSC to offer scholarships for students from Midland, Gratiot, Bay, and Saginaw counties to attend an engineering summer camp – FOR FREE! The scholarship will cover all costs (including transportation) required to attend the Engineering Scholars Program (ESP) that will run June 21-26, 2026.
Engineering Scholars is a weeklong investigation of engineering careers featuring special topic presentations, interactive group projects, and lab tours. During the course, students get insider info from role models working in engineering fields, will be exposed to many different types of engineering, and will learn from Michigan Tech faculty, staff, and graduate students!

Program Details:
•Dates: June 21–26, 2026
•Application Deadline: March 1, 2026 (rolling decisions)
•Eligibility: Grades 9–11 in Midland, Gratiot, Bay, or Saginaw County
•Click here to apply: bit.ly/HSCscholars

Feel free to contact Michigan Tech’s Summer Youth Programs office with any questions at [email protected]. We are excited to see some of your students in the Engineering Scholars Program this summer!

01/05/2026

Thank you to all of our participants and partners who made the Goosechase Experience such a success! As we wrap up the final prizes of this wonderful experience, we’re taking time to reflect on the meaningful impact created—bringing people together, encouraging exploration, and celebrating all that makes our region special. Your enthusiasm, creativity, and support truly brought this experience to life, and we are grateful to everyone who took part.

To our partners: thank you for your support—from providing prizes and serving as host locations to promoting the Goosechase Experience and helping make it a success.

We encourage families to continue taking part in screen-free activities, spending time outdoors, and engaging in experiences that inspire connection, creativity, and fun.

Although we are closing this chapter of the Goosechase Experience, we are excited for the opportunities and experiences that lie ahead. Regional activities can be found on Great Lakes Bay Parents website and Facebook.

12/29/2025

❄️ January Homeschool Program | Midland Campus ❄️
We’ve got something for every age this January—hands-on, creative carpentry projects designed specifically for each group!

🔨 Ages 14–18
🧊 Snowflake Shelf
Choose Monday, Jan. 19 or Tuesday, Jan. 20 | 11am–1pm | $75/student

⛄ Ages 9–13
🕯️ Decorative Snowman Candle Holder (*candle not included)
Wednesday, Jan. 21 | 11am–12:30pm | $50/student

⚠️ Important:
💥 NON-REFUNDABLE payments are due January 14th — NO EXCEPTIONS!
📝 Registration deadline: January 12th

Register here: https://forms.gle/hXJdNbZ5KDq8Hgiz6

Spots are limited and classes are separated by age to ensure the best experience for every student. Don’t wait!