Meaningful Math & STEM Showcase

Oakland Schools, Washtenaw ISD, and Wayne RESA all invite you and your students to participate in our first ever Tri-County Culturally Responsive Mathematics & STEM Showcase, happening June 2, 2023 at the Wayne County Community College Downtown Campus.

This event will challenge students to examine real situations- in their school, community, or the world at large - identify how mathematics is present in the issue, and demonstrate how mathematics can be used to find a solution. Students will be encouraged to put their training in mathematics to the test, taking their learning experiences and applying their skills to matters that exist beyond their textbook.

-Develop new skills in mathematics

-Reflect and strengthen their relationship with mathematics

-Expand their intellect by using mathematics to analyze and critique real issues

-Explore ways in which mathematics can be used to solve injustices or transform social imbalances

-Have fun!

Participating students will present their processes and findings to their peers at the showcase through visual means, such as: Trifold posters, video/media presentations, models/diagrams, etc. While the Showcase is not a competition, there will be awards and acknowledgements given to both students and teachers for their participation.

Along with presenting their projects, students can look forward to participating in activities

provided by our community partners: Detroit Area Pre College Engineering Program,

Code 313, MiSTEM’s Maker Space, OS STEMi Team, and EMU’s Digital Divas. The showcase will be a great opportunity for students to connect and reflect with their peers, featuring a student round table, a DJ, and take-home swag bags. So make sure your students are prepared for a day of fun!

This event is open to all students in grades 6-12, who attend a school within Oakland, Washtenaw, or Wayne county school districts. At least one adult from each participating school must be present, whether a teacher or a mentor, to supervise.

Registration for this event will open Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Space is limited.

Final project submissions will be due Friday, May 19, 2023.

The event will take place in person Friday, June 2, 2023 from 9:00am-1:00 pm at the Wayne County Community College - Downtown Campus.