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STEM Day at GM Tech Center

Posted on: October 24, 2014 08:00 EDT by Sarah Durkin

U.S. Naval Academy Professors Mark Murray and Patrick Moran, along with ten midshipmen, traveled to the GM Tech Center in Warren, MI to host a STEM day on October 23, 2014 for Detroit-area high school students.

One-hundred and twenty high school students engaged in a range of hands-on activities highlighting Navy-relevant technology, with an emphasis on electrochemistry, hydraulics, robotics, fluids, and thermodynamics. The curriculum, developed by Naval Academy faculty and presented by midshipmen, demonstrates the real-world applications of science and engineering principles.

"The event was a great learning experience for the kids, giving kids who lack science exposure a chance to spark their curiosity and have fun participating in a variety of experiments," said MIDN 2/C Mark Hackworth, "It was also a learning experience for me being able to tour the GM technical center and talk to the engineers about their involvement and tasks as an engineer."

"The partnership between USNA and General Motors created a great blend of interactive demonstrations of scientific and engineering fundamentals and the application of these concepts in the manufacturing of vehicles," said MIDN 2/C Megan Hough, "Working with the students is always rewarding when you see the look of amazement when they realize how an airplane works or how to generate electricity from heat."

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