The Math and Science Manufacturing Experience (MSME) is designed to bring modern manufacturing businesses and middle and high school STEM educators together in an exciting internship program.

Don't miss out on this unique experience. Applications are now being accepted!

How it works

For Businesses

Your involvement with this program will affect our next generation of employees. You have an opportunity to impact tomorrow's employees today!  You will provide local middle school and high school teachers the opportunity to learn what you do, on-site, in your own facility by providing a two week internship (approximately 64 hours).  This provides you an excellent opportunity to help impact classroom instruction for the middle schools and high schools by allowing teachers to be a part of your work environment which will help them develop engaging curriculum, bring learning to life, and encourage students to consider a career in manufacturing. 

For Teachers

You are provided an opportunity to gain new knowledge and insights to bring into your classroom. To experience the world of modern manufacturing. You will go on-site to learn what the business does and how they do it. The goal is for you to share your personal observations with your students, develop a new and engaging modern manufacturing curriculum unit and encourage students to consider careers in manufacturing. 

Program Description

The teacher will be scheduled to participate in a two-week internship program at an assigned local business followed by attendance at a two-credit course at Delta College with other middle school and high school teachers. The tentative plan for the program is as follows:

Cost to the Teacher

There is no cost for the teacher except for travel and food. 

Benefit to the Teacher

A stipend in the amount of $800 following completion of a two-week internship program. Two credits after successful completion of a college-level course, EDU 214, Modern Manufacturing Processes. Several lessons or projects geared toward State of Michigan/NGSS science curriculum objectives. An opportunity to teach with a Delta College faculty member in your classroom during the Fall semester.

Funding

Funding for this program is made possible through the generosity of The Dow Chemical Company, The Delta College Foundation and other local businesses.

Program Leaders

Brian Aldrich
Delta Faculty, Science and Mathematics Division

Audra Swarthout
Delta Faculty, Science and Mathematics Division

Heather Brey
Faculty, E F Rittmueller Middle School

Questions may be emailed to msme@delta.edu or by calling 989-686-9245.

Steps to Apply

1. Download the application and send the completed file to msme@delta.edu.
2. A review of your application will be made and you will receive an email with additional information.
3. If accepted to the program, review the Business Checklist and the Sample Internship Schedule that will be used during your business internship.

Lesson Plans

Participating BusinessES