NMU Hosts Final College for Kids Day of Semester
About 100 Marquette-area children from kindergarten through fifth grade took part in five technology and science lessons run by NMU early education students.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Primary Education
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Northern Michigan University's Seaborg Center held the last College for Kids day of the semester on Saturday in Marquette. About 100 students from kindergarten through fifth grade attended, with NMU early education students running the classrooms.
Why it matters
The program gives young students hands-on exposure to science and engineering while giving NMU education students real classroom experience. Interactive lessons are used to keep young learners engaged with difficult subjects.
The Saturday session drew about 100 kindergarten through fifth-grade students into five lessons on technology and science. The source does not state how many students are expected when enrollment reopens in January.
The players
Northern Michigan University
A public university in Marquette, Michigan, known for its education and science programs.
Seaborg Center
The NMU center that hosts the College for Kids program for local young students.
The details
Students controlled a robot and adjusted its light volume to explore material transparency, while others studied leaves or built robots from LEGOs. This semester's offerings leaned toward computer science, and Program Coordinator Renee Jewett leads the effort.
Timeline
Saturday, November 14, 2026: Last College for Kids day of the semester held.
January 2027: Enrollment opens for next semester's program.
Program Continuity
The Seaborg Center's College for Kids follows a semester-by-semester schedule, with this Saturday's session closing the fall run before enrollment reopens in January. The current emphasis on computer science continues a shift toward technology-focused lessons for young learners in Marquette.
Families of kindergarten through fifth-grade students in Marquette can plan to register for the next session when enrollment opens in January. The program gives children a supervised, hands-on way to explore computer science and science topics outside the regular school day.
The takeaway
Hands-on science lessons taught by college students can spark early interest in technology and engineering. Families in Marquette should watch for the January enrollment window to secure a spot for their children.
What happens next
Enrollment for the next semester's College for Kids program opens in January 2027.
Further reading
Explore more Primary Education coverage for other early-learning programs in the area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Uppermichiganssource.
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