The MEZ encourages middle & highschool students to pursue careers in engineering by exposing them STEM through challenging & exciting hands on experiences.
The MEZ encourages Detroit middle and high school students to pursue careers in engineering by exposing them to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through challenging and exciting hands-on experiences.
Located in Midtown Detroit within the University of Michigan's Detroit Center, the MEZ is a safe and supportive forum where Detroit students acquire the knowledge and tools they need to propel themselves to higher education and careers in the STEM fields. Outfitted with computer labs complete with CAD software, a machine shop, robot testing area, and collaborative workstations, Detroit's professional engineers and University of Michigan faculty, staff, students, and alumni provide technical training and mentoring within an environment of learning, leadership, teamwork, and fun!
The FIRST Robotics teams of numerous Detroit high schools stand center stage at the MEZ. The College of Engineering provides the needed space, equipment, training, and mentoring students need to design, build, and test their robots for competition. Approximately 200 high school students and their teachers participate in the robotics program, working with U-M student mentors, professional engineers, and U-M alumni.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are shaping the future of the global economy. To position Detroit on the global stage, the MEZ aims to educate and inspire Detroit's youth to become leaders in transforming their city, schools and communities through science and technology.
Highly motivated student leaders who are:
> More than 3 times as likely to major specifically in engineering;
> Roughly 10 times as likely to have had an apprenticeship, internship or co-op
job in their freshman year;
> Significantly more likely to expect to achieve a post graduate degree;
> More than twice as likely to expect to pursue a career in science and technology;
> Nearly 4 times as likely to expect to pursue a career specifically in engineering;
> More than twice as likely to volunteer in their communities.
(Source: http://www.usfirst.org/aboutus/content.aspx?id=46)
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