by Robin Runyan | Jan 24, 2020 | Energizing Youth, Our People, People, Volunteerism
When Anthony Watson moved to Detroit from Liberia in his teens, he had never seen a robot before. But getting involved with FIRST Robotics in high school changed the trajectory of his life. Now more than 20 years later, Watson is still giving back to FIRST and to his...
by Robin Runyan | Jan 8, 2020 | Education & Employment, Energizing Youth, People
This year’s theme for the 2020 FIRST Robotics Competition resonates with DTE—Infinite Recharge. Students will use innovative ideas to build robots that work in alliance with other teams to collect “power cells” to energize their “shield generator.” About 20 teams...
by Ethan Hogan | Sep 17, 2019 | Energizing Youth, Environment, People
Since Bees in the D installed four beehives outside of Michigan’s Department of Natural Resource’s Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) in 2018, bee education has swarmed the Detroit area. Over the years, Brian Peterson-Roest, founder of Bees in the D, has worked with Linda...
by Robin Runyan | Sep 9, 2019 | Education & Employment, Energizing Youth, Our People, People
Spending a summer vacation at your high school may not sound appealing to many students, but for 38 Cody High School students, it was a way to gain work experience, make money and get exposure to a variety of energy careers. The second year of DTE’s IMPACT...
by Jack Reynolds | Sep 3, 2019 | Energizing Youth, Our People, Uncategorized
Educating kids about electric safety hazards is extremely important to DTE. As we strive to be 200 percent accountable for safety, that should extend to our children too. To do so, we’ve partnered with the National Energy Foundation (NEF) to visit schools and give in...
by Jack Reynolds | Aug 14, 2019 | Energizing Youth, Our People, People, Places, Volunteerism, Your Neighborhood
If you drive past our Wagner Substation on Livernois Ave. in Detroit, you’ll see a beautiful mural painted on the wall. Located in Southwest Detroit, which is rich in Hispanic heritage, the mural’s message is simple. It reads: Lleno De Energia or Full of Energy. So,...
