Michael Zeman Honored as American Graduate Champion for STEM Education Efforts by Penn State Public Media

Michael Zeman, director of the Eberly College of Science Office of Science Outreach. Credit: Suzanne Zeman

Penn State Public Media, WPSU, celebrated American Graduate Day 2015 on October 1. American Graduate Day celebrates the work of individuals and groups across the country who help local youth stay on track to college and career success.

This year, Michael Zeman was one of three people recognized as American Graduate Champions in the WPSU-TV viewing area who are helping kids stay in school until graduation.

Zeman is the director of the Eberly College of Science Office of Science Outreach, which conducts the popular Science-U summer camps. Zeman was honored by WPSU for his efforts to encourage early youth involvement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities. Through the annual summer Science-U camps, Zeman and his team of staff, students, and volunteers partner with faculty to educate and inspire students, and help them realize their potential for learning, especially in the STEM fields. Zeman has been directing the Science-U program since 2008.

Congratulations to Mike for his ongoing efforts to improve STEM education! View his American Graduate Day video about Science-U and his efforts here: https://youtu.be/3qXQCtciFx0