Wayne State University’s College of Education was awarded $260,000 from General Motors to fund science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs.

The awards go toward three new programs:

• STEM camp for high schoolers to prepare for college.
• Residency program to bring mid-level career STEM professionals into schools.
• STEM research program to work with Detroit schools.

The programs focus on increasing student access and quality education. It’s also a way to increase the number of STEM teachers in schools during a regional teacher shortage.

“General Motors has a long history of working with Wayne State to cultivate talent in our hometown,” Terry Rhadigan, vice president of corporate giving at GM, said in a statement. “This new project is building a groundswell of STEM innovation by engaging students and investing in teachers. In turn, this is an investment in our region and collective future.”

To listen to the story, visit wdet.org/2023/07/03/wayne-state-gm-stem-grant.