{"id":10830,"date":"2026-10-15T14:50:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T18:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitedwaysem.org\/?post_type=news&p=10830"},"modified":"2026-10-15T14:50:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T18:50:11","slug":"united-ways-stempossible-mission-code-to-inspire-nearly-800-students-fostering-innovation-and-economic-mobility","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/unitedwaysem.org\/es\/news\/united-ways-stempossible-mission-code-to-inspire-nearly-800-students-fostering-innovation-and-economic-mobility\/","title":{"rendered":"United Way’s STEMPossible: Mission Code to inspire nearly 800 students, fostering innovation and economic mobility"},"template":"","class_list":["post-10830","news","type-news","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"details":{"featured_image":"","abstract":"Tech United and corporate partners, including, Fifth Third Foundation, Kyndryl, Verizon, and Ally Financial, Fuel Immersive Day of Hands-On Learning at Michigan Science Center ","program_theme":false,"topic":false},"page_layout":[{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_news_event_hero","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_news_event_hero":{"":null,"heading":"","summary":"","image":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"DETROIT, MI \u2014 Oct. 15, 2026 \u2014 <\/strong>United Way for Southeastern Michigan will host its third annual STEMPossible, an all-day learning experience designed to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of young STEM leaders. On October 15, the event will bring together 800 fourth-grade students from schools across the region for an immersive experience at the Michigan Science Center.\r\n\r\nThe event, presented by Presenting sponsor Fifth Third Foundation, offers a dynamic opportunity for student engagement, empowering students through technology and education. With support from Diamond Sponsors Ally Financial, Verizon, and Kyndrl , the day emphasizes innovation, inclusion, and exposure to high-demand career pathways.\r\n\r\nStudents from participating schools\u2014including Stevenson Elementary, Thompson K-8 (Southfield), Webb Elementary, Hoover Elementary (Hazel Park), Erickson Elementary (Ypsilanti), Herrington Elementary, Rogers Elementary(Pontiac), Ferndale Upper Elementary, Bennett Elementary (DPSCD), Myers Elementary (Taylor), Jefferson Douglas Academy (Detroit) and Oakside Elementary (Waterford)\u2014will explore real-world STEM applications through hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nSTEMPossible: Mission Code\u2019s planning and execution are driven by United Way\u2019s Tech United CIO group, whose members volunteer their expertise and resources to close the digital divide and increase STEM education and opportunities to students through various initiatives such as STEMPossible and Learning Journeys.\r\n\r\n\u201cWatching a student\u2019s face light up when they launch a rocket they built or navigate a planetarium show is unforgettable,\u201d said Anup Popat, CEO, Systems Technology Group (STG), and Chair of Tech United. \u201cThese moments ignite a passion for learning and problem-solving that can last a lifetime. We are proud to help create these transformative experiences.\u201d\r\n\r\nStudents will engage with the Michigan Science Center\u2019s latest exhibits and activities, and participate in a wide range of activities, including an Astronomy Stage Show, Planetarium Exploration, Alka-Seltzer Rockets, Build a Rocketship, and VRstronaut- a virtual reality experience.\r\n\r\n\"This exploratory field trip provides a unique opportunity for our students to see the real-world impact of what they learn in the classroom,\u201d said Principal Lisa Bernys of United Oaks Elementary School in Hazel Park. \u201cIt builds critical thinking skills and shows them that they can be the thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers of tomorrow.\u201d\r\n\r\nSTEMPossible: Mission Code is a key part of United Way\u2019s broader strategy to close technology and opportunity gaps for students.\r\n\r\nMEDIA NOTE:<\/strong> The STEMPossible event offers excellent visual and interview opportunities, including:\r\n\r\nInterviews:<\/strong> Available upon request include participating students, teachers, and school administrators; Dr. Darienne Hudson, president and CEO of United Way for Southeastern Michigan; volunteers from the Tech United CIO group; and representatives from presenting sponsor Fifth Third Foundation and other sponsors.\r\n\r\nVisuals:<\/strong> Hundreds of students engaged in hands-on engineering activities; interactions with corporate mentors; the expansive event set up at the Michigan Science Center.\r\n\r\nAcerca de United Way para el sureste de Michigan<\/strong><\/em>\r\nUnited Way for Southeastern Michigan, miembro de la red United Way Worldwide y organizaci\u00f3n sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3) de gobierno independiente, trabaja para ayudar a los hogares a ser estables y garantizar que los ni\u00f1os tengan el apoyo que necesitan para prosperar. Durante m\u00e1s de cien a\u00f1os, United Way ha sido un l\u00edder en la creaci\u00f3n de cambios positivos, medibles y sostenibles en las comunidades del sureste de Michigan. United Way trabaja en asociaci\u00f3n con donantes, agencias y socios corporativos y municipales para ayudar a las familias a satisfacer sus necesidades b\u00e1sicas de vivienda, alimentaci\u00f3n, atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica y finanzas familiares, y garantizar que los ni\u00f1os comiencen la escuela listos para aprender y se grad\u00faen listos para la vida. Para donar, abogar, ser voluntario o aprender m\u00e1s, visite UnitedWaySEM.org. UnitedWaySEM.org<\/a>.<\/em>\r\n

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