Amy Ely has been a STEM educator for almost 20 years, building STEM curriculum and classes at multiple schools in metro Detroit. 

Now at Detroit Catholic Central, she is the Director of STEM and Science Teacher. Amy has over the past 2 years had the opportunity to help plan and open the George and Mary Turek Hall of Science. With tailored programs and state-of-the-art facilities, the new STEM center provides the extra support students need to excel academically and gain valuable skills and experiences that prepare them for higher education and future careers.

The George & Mary Turek Hall of Science, which will house CC's STEM curriculum and programs, and is scheduled to open for students in August 2024. The addition, funded by alumni and benefactors, will include a number of exciting features for students and the community:

• 57,000 Sq Ft of Learning Space 
• 8 Dedicated Science Labs
• 4 Versatile Lab Prep Rooms
• Cutting-Edge Engineering Lab
• 5,300 Sq Ft FIRST Robotics Competition Field
• Robotics Programming & Building Zones
• Fabrication & Machinery Room
• Innovation & Conceptualization Labs
• Multi-Functional MakerSpace
• Eco-Friendly Green Roof
• Sustainability Focused Greenhouse
• 130-Seat Immersive Lecture Hall
• 4 Meter Observa-Dome with GPS Computerized Celestron Telescope
• RedBird 180° Flight Simulator
• NASA MIE Alliance Partner

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• Website: catholiccentral.net
• Learn more about the STEM lab: catholiccentral.net/academics/stem
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