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
21 Dec 2017
10 highlights: A look back at 2017
With 2017 quickly coming to close, we’d like to reflect on all that’s been accomplished by rounding up some of this year’s...Read More
10 Aug 2017
Curiosity & Cocktails
Enjoy an evening of Curiosity and Cocktails as we explore all the exciting things happening at Van Andel Education Institute (VAEI). This event supports VAEI’s commitment to creating classrooms where curiosity, creativity and critical thinking thrive!
13 Jul 2017
Girl Power in the Stars – Van Andel Education Institute Partners with NASA and the Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts explored the outer reaches of the universe during a space camp held at Van Andel Education Institute (VAEI) in mid-June....Read More