DAPCEP announces The 2nd Annual Real McCoy Awards honorees

Non-profit recognizes Michigan’s leaders in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine
By: AND Communications
 
DETROIT - Aug. 22, 2013 - PRLog -- Detroit, MI –– DAPCEP proudly announces the honorees for its 2nd Annual Real McCoy Awards presented by DTE Energy. The five Michigan-based leaders in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) will receive the Real McCoy Awards at a ceremony on Thursday, September 12, 2013.

The DAPCEP Real McCoy Awards presented by DTEEnergy is named after Elijah McCoy (1844-1925), a Detroiter and mechanical engineer whose accomplishments and contributions paved the way for today’s leaders in STEMM. McCoy invented the lubricator for steam engines, revolutionizing the industrial machine industry. The term “the Real McCoy” refers to the professional demand for his authentic machine lubricating device. Also an entrepreneur, he was responsible for 57 patents.

“Our Real McCoy honorees are individuals who are innovatively advancing STEM and medicine endeavors,” said Jason Lee, DAPCEP executive director. “We also looked for those in STEMM fields who are role models for DAPCEP participants and the youth of our community.”

 This year’s five esteemed DAPCEP Real McCoy honorees are:

•    Science:Dr. Jerry Caldwell, Director Drew Scholars Program, Michigan State  University/UMICH-Ann Arbor
•    Technology:Rodney O'Neal, CEO, Delphi Corporation
•   Engineering:Jessica Moreno, Engineering Business Manager, General Motors-Global Electrical Systems
•    Mathematics:Ronald Hall, President & CEO Bridgewater Interiors
•  Medicine:Dr. Linda Gillum, Assoc. Dean for Academic & Faculty Affairs, Oakland University William  Beaumont School of Medicine

For the second year, DTE Energy will receive the Corporate Award for its role as presenting sponsor of the Real McCoy Awards and DAPCEP supporter.

“We appreciate the generosity of DTE Energy and their commitment to this event and organization,” Lee said. “It is an honor to present them the Corporate Award, once again.”

This year, DAPCEP will present a new award, The Real McCoy Legacy Award, to the Detroit Public Schools District.

“DPS has been a DAPCEP partner since our inception in 1976,” said Lee. “Our committee unanimously agreed that for its continuous support and partnership, DPS should receive our new Legacy Award.”

DPS teachers will also be recognized at the event for their commitment to the education of young people and achievement in the Science and Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit.

The ceremony also includes recognition of “Junior Real McCoys” from DPS middle and high schools for their production of winning projects at the 2013 Science and Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit.

DAPCEP annually engages 4,000 historically underrepresented Detroit area youth in STEMM fields ranging from forensics to aerodynamics to computer aided design, aerospace engineering and much more through various programs. DAPCEP works to supply the region with homegrown STEMM professionals.

The Second Annual DAPCEP Real McCoy Awards presented by DTE Energy is Thursday, September 12, 2013 at DTE Energy Headquarters, One Energy Plaza in Detroit. To find out more about the event, purchase tickets and for sponsorship opportunities, visit www.dapcep.org or call (313) 831-3050.

DAPCEP is a Detroit-based non-profit organization that provides state-of-the-art science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) programming to underrepresented metropolitan Detroit youth in kindergarten through 12th grades. Along with its corporate and eight Michigan university partners, DAPCEP serves more than 4,000 students each year. For more information visit the website at www.dapcep.org.

DTE Energy  is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric utility serving 2.1 million customers in Southeastern Michigan and a natural gas utility serving 1.2 million customers in Michigan. The DTE Energy portfolio also includes non-utility energy businesses focused on power and industrial projects, unconventional gas production and energy trading. Information about DTE Energy is available at https://www2.dteenergy.com/index.html, twitter.com/dte_energy andfacebook.com/dteenergy.

 
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