3/15/22 - More Money Available For STEM Education

Three Michigan educational systems will get extra money to put toward STEM programs.

LANSING, Mich. — Governor Whitmer announced yesterday that almost $3 million is being awarded to Grand Valley State University (GVSU), Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) and the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (ISD).  

The money is part of a push to expand science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs in Michigan schools.

GVSU, Kalamazoo RESA and Washtenaw ISD will each receive about $900,000 from the $2.7 million awarded.

“STEM education opportunities are critical as we prepare young Michiganders for high-tech, high-skill careers that will serve as the backbone of Michigan’s economy,” said Gov. Whitmer.

“These investments are critical to ensure our schools have the funds to help each and every Michigander reach their full potential. And in my budget recommendation for next year, I have proposed the biggest per-student investment ever and $1 billion for school construction and renovation so we can keep funding and building more computer labs, classrooms, and science facilities to help our kids pursue their potential.” 

The grants will be awarded to: 

• Kalamazoo RESA to elevate mathematics as the language of STEM and provide a tool for STEM exploration; 
• Grand Valley State University to expand access to, and highlight the importance of, high-quality computer science experiences; and 
• Washtenaw ISD to ensure students have science and engineering literacy as a 21st century skill.