Grades
Dancers and choreographers use dance performances to express ideas and stories. There are many types of dance, such as ballet, tango, modern dance, tap, and jazz.
Watch Marcia Backstrom, DVM, veterinarian and senior clinician at BluePearl Veterinary Partners in Ann Arbor, Michigan, describe her typical day as an emergency care doctor.
Reporters, correspondents, and broadcast news analysts inform the public about news and events happening internationally, nationally, and locally. They report the news for newspapers, magazines, websites, television, and radio.
Veterinarian Marcia Backstrom shares valuable career guidance and life advice.
Nebila Abdulmelik is a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on storytelling. Nebila says kids should consider storytelling because it's a powerful tool that can help connect us with the past, with others and with ourselves.
Veterinarian Marcia Backstrom shares her best life advice.
Nebila Abdulmelik is a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on storytelling. Nebila says kids should consider storytelling because it's a powerful tool that can help connect us with the past, with others and with ourselves.
Watch Violeta Garcia, Ph.D., STEM Activist and founder of STEM Learning By Design, share how her family fled El Salvador to America when she was a young child and how she started her life in America without knowing any English. She is a big believer in STEM careers because they pay well and will help to solve some of the world's biggest problems of the future. She gets inspiration from a famous Mexican proverb, "they tried to bury us but they didn’t know we were seeds.”
Nebila Abdulmelik, a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on storytelling. She finds it very rewarding to make a living on her own terms and work on projects that speak to her creativity and values. Nebila says kids should consider storytelling because it's a powerful tool that can help connect us with the past, with others and with ourselves.
Watch STEM Activist Violeta García share why girls should consider a career in STEM.
An astronaut is a person trained to travel and work in space. Astronauts will continue to work aboard the International Space Station (ISS), and will also fly NASA’s new Orion deep space exploration vehicle. Orion will carry the crew to space, provide emergency abort capability, sustain the crew during the space travel, and provide safe re-entry from deep space return velocities.
Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Astronaut, compares the excitement of "launch" versus "landing".
Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Astronaut, her connection to American Sign Language and why she decided to be the first person to sign on the International Space Station.
Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Astronaut, describes preparing for and experiencing her first space walk.
Lesson 6
See what students took away from the Great Lakes Broadcast and Sports Media Academy at Ford Field.
DIA staff-artists Ani Garabedian and Stephanie Sucaet-Felczak complete the overpainting of a community partnership mural in Lake Orion, Michigan.
Learn about the art and artistic process of Sajeev Visweswaran, a visual artist based in New Delhi and Ann Arbor.
Learn about the art and artistic process of Nabeela Najjar, a costume and fashion designer located in Detroit, Michigan.
Learn about the art and artistic process of Kayla Powers, a weaver and natural dyer living and working in Detroit, Michigan.
Now residing in Detroit, James was born in Flint, Michigan, and recalls one of his earliest childhood memories of attending career day in the second grade as an artist.
Learn about the art and artistic process of Desiree Kelly, an award-winning artist and a native to Detroit, Michigan.
Janellyn invests in learning about climate change with Marilyn Waite! Marilyn explains to Janellyn how she works with corporations to finance climate change efforts. Marilyn stresses the importance of helping prevent climate change as an individual, from taking public buses to opening a climate-friendly bank account.
Genesis predicts a career in meteorology with Emily Wahls! Genesis stops by a TV station to explore the science of forecasting the weather as a meteorologist. She learns how weather models are used to predict the weather and has some fun with the green screen!
Genesis dives into exploring marine archaeology with Melanie Damour! Melanie explains what it’s like to scuba dive to historic shipwrecks to study ancient artifacts and bring history back to the surface.
Genesis makes some waves learning about chemical oceanography with Dr. Ashanti Johnson! Dr. Johnson explains the different fields of oceanography, and how studying different chemicals in run-off affect water and water flow.
Career guidance videos focusing exclusively on diverse and accomplished women — over 250 of whom are in STEM fields.
Watch STEM Activist Violeta García share why girls should consider a career in STEM.
Curious about coding? Meet Kinsley, a software engineer at Facebook.
Curious kids explore careers with professionals working in a wide variety of STEM-related fields.
Janellyn gets a bird’s eye view of ornithology from expert Pam Rasmussen! Ornithologist Pam Rasmussen explains the science behind the study of birds. Pam and Janellyn spend the day bird watching using all different kinds of equipment including binoculars, cameras, and listening devices! Janellyn also gets a tour of bird exhibits at the Michigan State University Museum.
Janellyn explores the benefits of prescribed burns and how they relate to convection with United States Fire Management Officer Persephone Whelen. Janellyn also learns about the various tools firefighters use and the safety precautions they must take in the field.
Michigan State University Athletic Turf Manager Amy Fouty shares the science behind creating athletic fields with kid investigator Genesis! Amy teaches Genesis the importance of having different types of turf for different sports, how to measure a field’s water level, and the overall care that goes into turf management.
Health Educator Bethany Thayer explains to Curious Crew investigator Janellyn how awareness of healthy lifestyles and making good choices can improve our overall well-being and help us live long lives. Ms. Thayer is the Director of the Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, MI.
Explore your possibilities at Detroit's Michigan Science Center as Dr. Tonya Matthews takes Janellyn on an interactive tour.
Janellyn has a GRRREAT! time with Kellogg Company packaging engineer Karen Keeder! Karen shows Janellyn the science that goes into the designing, labeling, and testing of the packages for various Kellogg's food products, including Cheez-It and Rice Krispies Treats.
Fiat Chrysler Automotive’s auto-design color and materials director LaShirl Turner shows Janellyn the science and art behind using various colors and materials for automobiles. Together they compare and contrast different materials in the FCA Design Dome, and Janellyn even gets to take a test drive!
Genesis is 'over-the-moon' to learn about astronomy with Jillian Bellovary! Jillian explains to Genesis what black holes are, how they form, and how she studies them using computer simulations.
Janellyn’s knowledge about space blasts off with NASA astronaut Jessica Meir! Jessica launches into her experience of what it’s like to be in outer space, including being a part of the first all-female spacewalk. Janellyn learns how Jessica’s love of biology led to her passion to become an astronaut with NASA.
Zookeeper Annie Marcum shows investigator Genesis the nutritional science involved in the care of carnivores! From lions to tigers to otters, oh my, Genesis helps Annie with her daily dinner duties at Lansing’s Potter Park Zoo!
Architectural Designer Tiffany Brown “builds” Janellyn’s knowledge about architecture! Janellyn learns the science and art that goes into the process of creating and constructing buildings in downtown Detroit.
Computer Coder Hillary Lewandowski explains to Curious Crew investigator Janellyn how programming language is used to create interactive websites. Ms. Lewandowski is a Drupal Developer for Commercial Progression in Northville, MI.
Robotics and Automation Educator Sid Mosley demonstrates to Curious Crew investigator Janellyn how students and professionals retrain for new careers by learning how to program robots in manufacturing and automation. Mr. Mosley is the coordinator for the Center for Manufacturing Excellence at Lansing Community College in Lansing, MI.
Water Chemist Daveda Quinn shows investigator Genesis the importance of chemistry in keeping our water clean and safe! Daveda gives her a tour of the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Jackson, Michigan, and Genesis gets "hands on" training testing water and learning the importance of protecting this vital natural resource.
Genesis “strengthens” her knowledge of athletic training with LouAnne Jefferson! Athletic training is more than just push-ups and sit-ups! Genesis learns how different body movements and the use of bands, bosus, and even water treadmills help athletes build muscle strength and stay healthy!
Fasten your seat belt as Janellyn learns how to fly a plane with Delta Air Lines pilot Emily Coaker! Janellyn’s knowledge about aviation soars as Emily gives her a tour of the flight deck on a Boeing 717 at Detroit Metro Airport.
Janellyn’s knowledge about forest hydrology grows with Asia Dowtin! They venture into the forest to collect and analyze precipitation samples to calculate water movement through stem flow, which is vitally important to the urban planning and development of water systems.
Lesson 2
Meet with a data analyst at La-Z-Boy to learn how her work helps to bring comfy chairs to your home. [...]
Lesson 01
Learn about cybersecurity from three women who work in this exciting field. Liz Beattie, cybersecurity expert at Dominos, tells us [...]
Explore STEM careers by meeting women who work in those fields.
Introduce young children to important community helpers.
Grades
Dancers and choreographers use dance performances to express ideas and stories. There are many types of dance, such as ballet, tango, modern dance, tap, and jazz.
Watch Marcia Backstrom, DVM, veterinarian and senior clinician at BluePearl Veterinary Partners in Ann Arbor, Michigan, describe her typical day as an emergency care doctor.
Reporters, correspondents, and broadcast news analysts inform the public about news and events happening internationally, nationally, and locally. They report the news for newspapers, magazines, websites, television, and radio.
Veterinarian Marcia Backstrom shares valuable career guidance and life advice.
Nebila Abdulmelik is a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on storytelling. Nebila says kids should consider storytelling because it's a powerful tool that can help connect us with the past, with others and with ourselves.
Veterinarian Marcia Backstrom shares her best life advice.
Nebila Abdulmelik is a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on storytelling. Nebila says kids should consider storytelling because it's a powerful tool that can help connect us with the past, with others and with ourselves.
Watch Violeta Garcia, Ph.D., STEM Activist and founder of STEM Learning By Design, share how her family fled El Salvador to America when she was a young child and how she started her life in America without knowing any English. She is a big believer in STEM careers because they pay well and will help to solve some of the world's biggest problems of the future. She gets inspiration from a famous Mexican proverb, "they tried to bury us but they didn’t know we were seeds.”
Nebila Abdulmelik, a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on storytelling. She finds it very rewarding to make a living on her own terms and work on projects that speak to her creativity and values. Nebila says kids should consider storytelling because it's a powerful tool that can help connect us with the past, with others and with ourselves.
Watch STEM Activist Violeta García share why girls should consider a career in STEM.
An astronaut is a person trained to travel and work in space. Astronauts will continue to work aboard the International Space Station (ISS), and will also fly NASA’s new Orion deep space exploration vehicle. Orion will carry the crew to space, provide emergency abort capability, sustain the crew during the space travel, and provide safe re-entry from deep space return velocities.
Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Astronaut, compares the excitement of "launch" versus "landing".
Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Astronaut, her connection to American Sign Language and why she decided to be the first person to sign on the International Space Station.
Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Astronaut, describes preparing for and experiencing her first space walk.
Lesson 6
See what students took away from the Great Lakes Broadcast and Sports Media Academy at Ford Field.
DIA staff-artists Ani Garabedian and Stephanie Sucaet-Felczak complete the overpainting of a community partnership mural in Lake Orion, Michigan.
Learn about the art and artistic process of Sajeev Visweswaran, a visual artist based in New Delhi and Ann Arbor.
Learn about the art and artistic process of Nabeela Najjar, a costume and fashion designer located in Detroit, Michigan.
Learn about the art and artistic process of Kayla Powers, a weaver and natural dyer living and working in Detroit, Michigan.
Now residing in Detroit, James was born in Flint, Michigan, and recalls one of his earliest childhood memories of attending career day in the second grade as an artist.
Learn about the art and artistic process of Desiree Kelly, an award-winning artist and a native to Detroit, Michigan.
Janellyn invests in learning about climate change with Marilyn Waite! Marilyn explains to Janellyn how she works with corporations to finance climate change efforts. Marilyn stresses the importance of helping prevent climate change as an individual, from taking public buses to opening a climate-friendly bank account.
Genesis predicts a career in meteorology with Emily Wahls! Genesis stops by a TV station to explore the science of forecasting the weather as a meteorologist. She learns how weather models are used to predict the weather and has some fun with the green screen!
Genesis dives into exploring marine archaeology with Melanie Damour! Melanie explains what it’s like to scuba dive to historic shipwrecks to study ancient artifacts and bring history back to the surface.
Genesis makes some waves learning about chemical oceanography with Dr. Ashanti Johnson! Dr. Johnson explains the different fields of oceanography, and how studying different chemicals in run-off affect water and water flow.
Career guidance videos focusing exclusively on diverse and accomplished women — over 250 of whom are in STEM fields.
Watch STEM Activist Violeta García share why girls should consider a career in STEM.
Curious about coding? Meet Kinsley, a software engineer at Facebook.
Curious kids explore careers with professionals working in a wide variety of STEM-related fields.
Janellyn gets a bird’s eye view of ornithology from expert Pam Rasmussen! Ornithologist Pam Rasmussen explains the science behind the study of birds. Pam and Janellyn spend the day bird watching using all different kinds of equipment including binoculars, cameras, and listening devices! Janellyn also gets a tour of bird exhibits at the Michigan State University Museum.
Janellyn explores the benefits of prescribed burns and how they relate to convection with United States Fire Management Officer Persephone Whelen. Janellyn also learns about the various tools firefighters use and the safety precautions they must take in the field.
Michigan State University Athletic Turf Manager Amy Fouty shares the science behind creating athletic fields with kid investigator Genesis! Amy teaches Genesis the importance of having different types of turf for different sports, how to measure a field’s water level, and the overall care that goes into turf management.
Health Educator Bethany Thayer explains to Curious Crew investigator Janellyn how awareness of healthy lifestyles and making good choices can improve our overall well-being and help us live long lives. Ms. Thayer is the Director of the Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, MI.
Explore your possibilities at Detroit's Michigan Science Center as Dr. Tonya Matthews takes Janellyn on an interactive tour.
Janellyn has a GRRREAT! time with Kellogg Company packaging engineer Karen Keeder! Karen shows Janellyn the science that goes into the designing, labeling, and testing of the packages for various Kellogg's food products, including Cheez-It and Rice Krispies Treats.
Fiat Chrysler Automotive’s auto-design color and materials director LaShirl Turner shows Janellyn the science and art behind using various colors and materials for automobiles. Together they compare and contrast different materials in the FCA Design Dome, and Janellyn even gets to take a test drive!
Genesis is 'over-the-moon' to learn about astronomy with Jillian Bellovary! Jillian explains to Genesis what black holes are, how they form, and how she studies them using computer simulations.
Janellyn’s knowledge about space blasts off with NASA astronaut Jessica Meir! Jessica launches into her experience of what it’s like to be in outer space, including being a part of the first all-female spacewalk. Janellyn learns how Jessica’s love of biology led to her passion to become an astronaut with NASA.
Zookeeper Annie Marcum shows investigator Genesis the nutritional science involved in the care of carnivores! From lions to tigers to otters, oh my, Genesis helps Annie with her daily dinner duties at Lansing’s Potter Park Zoo!
Architectural Designer Tiffany Brown “builds” Janellyn’s knowledge about architecture! Janellyn learns the science and art that goes into the process of creating and constructing buildings in downtown Detroit.
Computer Coder Hillary Lewandowski explains to Curious Crew investigator Janellyn how programming language is used to create interactive websites. Ms. Lewandowski is a Drupal Developer for Commercial Progression in Northville, MI.
Robotics and Automation Educator Sid Mosley demonstrates to Curious Crew investigator Janellyn how students and professionals retrain for new careers by learning how to program robots in manufacturing and automation. Mr. Mosley is the coordinator for the Center for Manufacturing Excellence at Lansing Community College in Lansing, MI.
Water Chemist Daveda Quinn shows investigator Genesis the importance of chemistry in keeping our water clean and safe! Daveda gives her a tour of the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Jackson, Michigan, and Genesis gets "hands on" training testing water and learning the importance of protecting this vital natural resource.
Genesis “strengthens” her knowledge of athletic training with LouAnne Jefferson! Athletic training is more than just push-ups and sit-ups! Genesis learns how different body movements and the use of bands, bosus, and even water treadmills help athletes build muscle strength and stay healthy!
Fasten your seat belt as Janellyn learns how to fly a plane with Delta Air Lines pilot Emily Coaker! Janellyn’s knowledge about aviation soars as Emily gives her a tour of the flight deck on a Boeing 717 at Detroit Metro Airport.
Janellyn’s knowledge about forest hydrology grows with Asia Dowtin! They venture into the forest to collect and analyze precipitation samples to calculate water movement through stem flow, which is vitally important to the urban planning and development of water systems.
Lesson 2
Meet with a data analyst at La-Z-Boy to learn how her work helps to bring comfy chairs to your home. [...]
Lesson 01
Learn about cybersecurity from three women who work in this exciting field. Liz Beattie, cybersecurity expert at Dominos, tells us [...]
Explore STEM careers by meeting women who work in those fields.
Introduce young children to important community helpers.