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September 19, 2024 29 mins

Amy Ely, Director of STEM at Detroit Catholic Central High School, announces the opening of the George & Mary Turek Hall of Science - state-of-the-art 57,000 sq ft STEM Center.

Learn about the cutting-edge facilities including a large-scale observatory, robotics labs, and an advanced greenhouse for sustainability projects. She captivating descriptions include full-motion flight simulators and immersive theaters that can stream astronomical data. 

Amy emphasizes the importance of future readiness and project-based learning. highlighting the importance of collaboration and adaptation in education.

Her vision is to prepare students not only for current STEM careers but also for those that will emerge in the future, embodying her belief that education should be both forward-thinking and deeply connected to real-world applications.

 

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Learn more about Detroit Catholic Central High School

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Hear more on The STEM podcast

Learn Why Fewer Young Men are Choosing to Pursue College Degrees (From PBS)

 

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