News Release

2008 Ford PAS Day at University of Detroit Mercy

Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies (PAS) students from metro Detroit will visit University of Detroit Mercy's McNichols campus on Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Over 145 students will experience an educational day of science and fun learning about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related studies and careers.

Ford PAS is an educational program built on the success of the award-winning Ford Academy of Manufacturing Sciences (FAMS). FAMS was developed in 1990 by the Ford Motor Company as part of its efforts to encourage high school students to pursue their education - and build successful careers in business, engineering, and technology.

Ford PAS, developed in partnership with Education Development Center, is an academically rigorous, standards-based program that introduces students to the concepts and skills necessary for future success. The program links classroom learning with the challenges students will face in post-secondary education and with the expectations of the workplace they will face as adults. These links are forged through community-wide, cooperative efforts and innovative partnerships that join local high schools, colleges and universities, and businesses. Through these coordinated learning opportunities, Ford PAS equips students with information and provides experiences to help them make decisions about their future education and careers

During their visit, students from Advanced Technology Academy (Dearborn), Cody, Mumford and Southeastern High Schools (Detroit), Shrine High School (Royal Oak, Southfield High School and Southfield Regional Academy (Southfield) and West Bloomfield High School will take a tour of the UDM campus and participate in fun activities, games, exhibitions, and programs that focus on career explorations (9th and 10th grade students) and financial aid (11th grade), There will also be a graduation recognition for 12th grade students.

Release date: May 11, 2008

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