DE Field Marketing Events: Danny Forster at Detroit Public Schools and Utica Community School District

Detroit Public Schools and Discovery Education will host Danny Forster of Science Channel’s Build it Bigger for a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) presentation at the Detroit Public Schools Welcome Center. On Wednesday, May 4, Forster will present to more than 150 students, local business partners and educators on the importance of student-focused STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education and STEM career opportunities. He will share with students his own education and experience with STEM and his most recent work as executive producer of the new documentary series, Rebuilding Ground Zero. As a passionate educator, Forster will also give students insight into possible STEM careers as they look to the future. The visit coincides with Detroit Public Schools’ renewed emphasis on the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) subjects, including strengthening the academic curriculum, resurrecting its relationship with the Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) and increasing student access to and participation in science fairs

WHEN/WHERE:

Detroit Public Schools Welcome Center

7430 2^nd Avenue, Suite 425, Detroit, MI 48202

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. EST – Media Meet & Greet

9:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. EST – Presentation

**MEDIA ADVISORY**

Danny Forster of Science Channel’s Build it Bigger Visits Michigan Students to Promote STEM Education and Careers

--Presented by Discovery Education, Forster To Address Students on Exciting Careers In STEM Careers--

WHAT:

Utica Community Schools and Discovery Education will host Danny Forster of Science Channel’s Build it Bigger for a series of special student events. On Wednesday, May 4, Forster will present to more than 1,000 students, 150 local business partners and 50 educators on the importance of student-focused STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education and STEM career opportunities. On Thursday, May 5, Forster will visit Utica High School and Stevenson High School to share with students his own education and experience with STEM and his most recent work as executive producer of the new documentary series, Rebuilding Ground Zero. As a passionate educator, Forster will also give students insight into possible STEM careers as they look to the future.

WHEN/WHERE:

The Best Western Sterling Inn and Conference Center

34911 VanDyke Avenue

Sterling Heights, MI 48312

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 12:30 pm – 12:50 pm EST – Presentation

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm EST – Media Meet & Greet

Utica High School

47255 Shelby Rd

Utica, MI 48317

Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 9:10 am – 10:30 am EST – Presentation

10:30 am – 10:45 am EST – Media Meet & Greet

Stevenson High School