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GVSU, WMAA Partner to Advance STEM Education
February 17, 2016
A new collaboration between Grand Valley State University and West Michigan Aviation Academy will support high school students learning about science, technology, engineering and math as they pursue careers focused on aviation.
President Thomas J. Haas and WMAA CEO Patrick J. Cwayna signed an agreement February 17 that outlined the university's commitment to helping develop STEM curriculum and extra-curricular activities for WMAA.
The collaboration specifically includes support from faculty in the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing who will work with teachers and department chairs at WMAA to enhance STEM courses and student learning. In addition, a Grand Valley graduate student will assist the academy's FIRST Robotics team and the university will donate equipment to support hands-on learning.
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