8 Dec 2020
Van Andel Institute now enrolling students for virtual Spring 2021 Afterschool Cohorts
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Dec. 8, 2020) — Do you know a student who loves science? Are you looking for an after-school program...Read More
3 Nov 2020
VAI now creating Customized Virtual Science Experiences
To better assist teachers and parents throughout the 2020–2021 school year, Van Andel Institute for Education is offering customized virtual science experiences...Read More
15 Jul 2020
Van Andel Institute adapts teacher programs to support learning in virtual and “blended” environments
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (July 8, 2020) — Van Andel Institute for Education is helping teachers prepare for the coming school year by...Read More
1 Apr 2020
Van Andel Institute launches free, virtual ‘Prevent the Spread’ learning resource for teachers, students
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Van Andel Institute for Education is helping teachers and students keep curiosity and a love of learning alive...Read More
20 Mar 2020
Free at-home activities, lessons for K-12 students during COVID-19 school closures
Schools across Michigan are closed amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In this period of uncertainty, adults may wonder how they can step...Read More
5 Jun 2019
Van Andel Education Institute to award educators up to $5,000 in Pitch Tank competition
Science on the Grand conference aims to transform classrooms and honor educators GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (June 5, 2019) – Van Andel Education...Read More
19 Jul 2018
A Summer Camp for Science Teachers – Van Andel Education Institute’s Science on the Grand Conference
It’s summer and students all across the country are headed off to summer camps where they will learn, make new friends and...Read More
28 Jun 2018
High school students become scientists at VAEI
Local high school students became scientists for a week during Van Andel Education Institute’s (VAEI) summer camp program. The daily camps provided...Read More
28 Dec 2017
What’s next for VAI in 2018
With the end of the year approaching, we asked the Institute’s leadership for a sneak peek into what they are most excited...Read More