Students who are interested in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) enjoy visiting Selfridge Military Air Museum and the volunteers who show them around love it when they do. “The field of aviation is well suited for the study of STEAM objectives,” Selfridge Military Air Museum Executive Director Steven Mrozek said, in a news release announcing that the museum has received $2,500 from the Consumer Energy Foundation. The grant presented on behalf of Consumers Energy’’s Veteran’s Advisory Panel business employee resource group will help to support the programs offered by the museum’s new Aviation Education Center.
“Ensuring Michigan’s students have access to the opportunities and programs that can educate and prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow is critical not only to the future success of our state, but to their development as people” said Cathy Wilson, secretary/treasurer of the Consumers Energy Foundation. “We’re proud to provide this grant to support the Selfridge program and look forward to seeing how it benefits kids across the state.” The Consumer Energy Foundation grant follows a $25,000 Ralph C.
Wilson Trustee Program Grant that was given to the museum that sits on the grounds of Selfridge Air National Guard base in Harrison Township over the summer. The remarkable 106-year-history of the base and the museum’s collection of military aircraft, artifacts and interactive activities provide a wonderful background to its .