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Education, Materials, STEM, Workforce
Stevenson Science Teacher Reviews Materials at Workshop

A Stevenson High School science teacher took some summer school of his own this month at a Detroit workshop to guarantee that he has the right stuff to teach lessons about materials science.

Stevenson’s Curtis Davis joined other metro Detroit educators at a July 9-13 ASM Materials Science Camp for Teachers at Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow’s...

lowellsun.com
Economy, Education, Materials, Robotics, STEM, Workforce
At UML, a Stitch in Time Sublime at New Fabric Discovery Center

LOWELL -- It's a tale of two fabrics.

The standard uniform catches fire and never stands a chance, burning completely through.

But the other flame-retardant uniform self-extinguishes the fire within a few seconds, resulting in a charred sleeve. This safer, lower cost, non-toxic material may end up saving soldiers and firefighters in the future.

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Education Week
Education, Manufacturing, STEM, Workforce
Reviving the Manufacturing Sector, Starting in Middle School

"Manufacturing is changing dramatically," said Emily DeRocco, the education and workforce director of . "We want young people to understand that there are actually exciting jobs available."

Her group is one of 14 "innovation institutes" aiming to bring government, industry, and academia together to...