Join us for Tech Fest on February 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in rooms D303/305 in the Beatrice E. Doser Building on MCC's Sidney campus! This is a community technology festival designed to inspire and engage high school and college students, as well as community members.

The event features self-paced, hands-on stations led by students and industry professionals covering various technological topics.

Drop in at your convenience and plan to spend 45 minutes to and hour engaging with the exhibits.

This is a community technology festival designed to inspire and engage high school and college students, as well as community members. The event features self-paced, hands-on stations led by students and industry professionals covering various technological topics. Drop in at your convenience and plan to spend 45 minutes to and hour engaging with the exhibits.

No RSVP is required.

Inviting High School Girls to the GET-IT Connection Summit at Western Michigan University!

Join us for an inspiring day where accomplished women in tech inspire students by showing them that they belong in tech, that their curiosity today will help them innovate tomorrow, and will empower them to succeed.

What to expect at the summit:

• Inclusive Design Workshop: Hands-on activity showing how tech

• can be designed for accessibility and diversity

• Learn how to stay safe online and explore careers in cybersecurity

• Prepare for college and jumpstart your tech career

• Connect with leading female tech execs and be inspired

• The summit includes a light breakfast and boxed lunch for all participants!

How to get involved:

Educators and parents must sign their students up by emailing Program Manager, Nitza Harpe, at nitza.harpe@mcwt.org before Friday, February 20, 2026.

Schools with 20 or more students are eligible to request transportation assistance if required.

East Grand Public Schools will be hosting its first annual STEAM Night on March 18, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at East Grand Rapids High School. The event aims to showcase STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning across the district while engaging the broader community in exploring and supporting these fields.

The event will feature:

· Student projects and exhibits from grades 7–12, highlighting innovative work both in and outside the classroom

· Interactive displays and hands-on activities for attendees of all ages

· Booths and demonstrations hosted by local scientists, STEAM professionals, and university faculty

We are anticipating over 200 students and their families from elementary through high school to attend.

With your help, MCWT encourages female, high school seniors and undergraduate/graduate college students pursuing technology-focused degrees to apply for the 2026-2027 Scholarship program.

REQUIREMENTS

• United States citizen.

• Current Michigan resident.

• Female students with a GPA of 2.75 or better.

• Enrolled (or will be enrolled) full-time in a Michigan college, community college, or university.

• Must be pursuing a tech-related degree for the 2026-27 academic year.

We accept a wide range of majors, including but not limited to:

• Data Science

• Cyber Security

• Digital Forensics

• Computer Science

• Information Systems

• Artificial Intelligence

• Software Engineering

• Computer Information Systems

This list is not exhaustive and is meant to serve as a reference.

Application window is open October 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026.

Contact scholarships@mcwt.org with any questions/concerns.