MI STEM Partnership [St. Clair Hub] DMA Conference April 19, 2013 @Kettering University / Flint (Tom Cerny)

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Tom Cerny posted a new message: Conference on Experiential Education Partnerships April 19 The DMA (Design Manufacturing Alliance) is an organization of concerned professionals from education, industry and government whose purpose is to encourage and foster communication, networking, and partnerships. The April 19 conference that will be hosted by Kettering University in Flint can be a good opportunity to learn more about experiential education, how experience can enhance learning and to meet other professionals engaged in STEM.  There is no cost to attend the conference. To register see below. Hope to see you there.  Tom Cerny "Experiential Education – Solving Michigan’s Skills Crisis  Michigan’s growing economy needs skilled employees at all levels.  Most employers would like new employees that possess a combination of skill and experience.  Students learn best when they can transfer a concept to a practical application.   Students, who have applied what they have learned, quickly become productive once employed.   This conference will highlight best practices in experiential education and create a dialogue with industry representatives about how opportunities for experiential education might be increased across Southeast Michigan. Dr. Robert McMahan, President of Kettering University, and Amy Cell, Senior Vice President, Talent Enhancement, of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, have agreed to keynote this event." To learn more about DMA and to register go to http://www.oaklandcc.edu/DMA/