Michael Niedballa, an educator at Cranbrook Institute of Science, quizzed a seventh grade science class at Detroit Enterprise Academy: “What are the other senses?” “Taste,” answered several students in unison. “One thing we never do in science … we never eat the science,” Niedballa cautioned, discussing how researchers use their senses as part of the
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For the 50 middle school girls attending this year’s GET IT Day or “Girls Exploring Together Information Technology” Day at FCA’s Auburn Hills campus, the event provided a hands-on experience with the technology that plays an important role in nearly every FCA vehicle, from design and manufacturing to their operation on the road.   GET-IT (Girls
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Before the start of the 2019 school year, the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) announced that it met its timeline of providing clean drinking water for students, staff and families.  More than 500 hydration stations have been installed in DPSCD schools and serve as the long-term solution for clean drinking water.    “As an organization
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“Smithsonian Museum Day is all about empowering and advancing the hopes and ambitions of those in our community, particularly school-aged children and those in underrepresented communities. Such days are made possible through generous supporters like the FCA Foundation,” Michigan Science Center President and CEO Christian Greer said. “At MiSci, our mission is to inspire curious
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“I think small decisions have large consequences,” Greg Rose, director of environmental health and safety at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, said. “It’s (Beniteau Community Park) important to this community. I think keeping it cleaned up and available to the children is a big deal.” So, what does restoring a small community park on Detroit’s eastside have
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Employees at Toledo North are good at building. Not only are they currently building the all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler, they also helped build their community while their plant was being retooled in preparation for the launch of the newest generation of the iconic vehicle. “The relationship between the Jeep brand and the city of Toledo
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This week, more than 12,000 students from around the globe are in St. Louis, Mo., to put their engineering skills to the test at the annual FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Championship, April 22-25. Although, with names like the Martians, Adambots, Killer Bees, Spartonics and CyberTooth, this year’s roster of teams sounds
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