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Getting Students Ready to Win at Mind Trekkers

Michigan Tech Mind Trekkers
Students learn to enjoy STEM through hands-on activities

On March 22, students from the central Upper Peninsula converged at Gwinn Community Schools to take part in the OneUP Mind Trekkers Tour: Superior Shores Festival. The Mind Trekkers team, a highly-educated group of Michigan Tech students, has been traveling the Upper Peninsula getting students excited about STEM and STEM-based careers through hands-on demonstrations. This event, the third stop of this tour, drew in over 500 students!

UPMatters and TV 6 were on-site covering the event. Check out the coverage from both outlets at the links below:

TV 6 Mind Trekkers Article

UPMatters Mind Trekkers Article

The next stop on the Mind Trekkers tour is in Sault Ste. Marie on Lake Superior State University’s campus. It’ll be taking place on April 21, 2023. You can learn more about Mind Trekkers, and upcoming events, by checking out the Mind Trekkers Schedule of Events.

Are you a business or organization interested in sponsoring this event or running a demonstration? Email mindtrekkers@mtu.edu to get involved and support the tour!

Medicaid in the Upper Peninsula

Navigating health coverage and work requirements can be confusing, so here’s a simple guide on how the program works and who fills what role:

Medicaid is a health care program funded by the state and federal government that provides health care services to eligible, low-income Michigan citizens, including adults, children, the elderly, pregnant woman, and some people with disabilities.

  • Upper Peninsula Health Plan (UPHP) is a managed care organization licensed by the State of Michigan to provide Medicaid medical services. UPHP helps eligible members access healthcare services, providers, care management, and member support after they are enrolled in Medicaid. They are the only organization of this kind in the Upper Peninsula. 
  • Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) administers Medicaid in Michigan, determines eligibility, manages enrollment through MI Bridges, and oversees Healthy Michigan Plan work requirement policies and exemptions.
  • Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! (UPMW) helps individuals connect with employment, education, training, and career services that may help them meet Healthy Michigan Plan work requirement activities and achieve their employment goals.

To learn more about Medicaid in the U.P, visit UPHP.com.