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YES! Expo Promotional Material

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MTU-187

Collection Scope and Content Summary

Promotional material, 2004-2006, for the Youth Engineering and Science Expo (YES! Expo), a program designed to highlight educational pathways and exciting careers in science, engineering, and technology. Participants included state agencies, corporations, universities, youth organizations, professional societies, and business development organizations from throughout Michigan.

Dates

  • 2004-2006

Access

Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.

Biography

YES! Expo was a unique collaboration among state agencies, corporations, universities, youth organizations, professional societies, and business development organizations from throughout Michigan. The goal was to inspire middle and high school students to pursue education and careers in science and engineering. In a hands-on setting, corporate exhibitors exposed students to exciting science and engineering careers. Universities and community colleges showcased the educational pathways to these careers and demonstrated the excitement of studying science and engineering. Special technology-based displays and exhibits fascinated students about the world of science and engineering. A high-energy live/multimedia show was performed several times during the day that highlighted exciting technologies.

Extent

0.18 Cubic Feet (1/2 manuscript box (letter size))

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Promotional material, 2004-2006, for the Youth Engineering and Science Expo (YES! Expo), a program designed to highlight educational pathways and exciting careers in science, engineering, and technology. Participants included state agencies, corporations, universities, youth organizations, professional societies, and business development organizations from throughout Michigan.

General Physical Description note

0.18 cubic feet1/2 manuscript box (letter size)

Processing History

Elizabeth Russell,7/15/2011

Title
YES! Expo Promotional Material
Author
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Russell
Date
7/15/2011
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in English

Repository Details

Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository

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