Additional STEM Opportunities
Fall Showcase
Fall Showcase is an annual event held at the end of the fall semester. Students have the opportunity to present the projects they’ve been working on in their classes, while also exploring STEM activities and opportunities. Vendors and sponsors from various companies, including Ford Motor Company, University of Michigan Dearborn, and the Detroit Zoo, participate in the event as well.
Real McCoy Awards
Named after famed inventor and Detroiter Elijah McCoy, this annual event honors corporate and community professionals plus educational leaders and youth who have demonstrated excellence in STEM throughout the year. Presented by DTE Energy, Real McCoy Awardees are nominated by teachers and leaders in the Southeast Michigan STEM community. Junior (youth) awardees have demonstrated innovation in STEM projects and courses.
STEM Day
STEM Day is an annual large-scale event where thousands of middle school students from 20+ area schools attend a day of interactive panels and hands-on workshops. Sessions are led by local and national STEM corporate volunteers who create content aligned with their company’s area of expertise. Students receive swag bags, snacks, and the opportunity to meet face-to-face with STEM professionals.
DAPCEP STEM Career Tracks
Coming Fall 2026! A two-year specialized track program designed to bridge the gap between the final years of high school and graduation for 11th and 12th grade students. Participants will select a focus area, engage in immersive career exploration, build workplace readiness skills, and more.
Senior Seminar and STEM College Tours
Engages current 11th-grade students in a year-long college and career readiness program designed to prepare them for success after high school. Students participate in interactive college readiness workshops, SAT preparation, financial aid sessions, and “Adulting 101” workshops that build essential life skills. The program also includes college tours, opportunities to earn book scholarships, and potential paid summer internships with corporate partners. Participants gain exposure to college environments and develop the knowledge, confidence, and resources needed to pursue STEM education pathways and future careers.
Senior Celebration
Each summer, DAPCEP staff proudly recognizes and celebrates the graduating class. Through our annual Summer Roadshow, we honor our outgoing seniors and their achievements.