The Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Aerospace Academy (SEMAA) of Wayne State University is hosting its annual awards ceremony on Saturday, June8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The SEMAA program has formed new partnerships with the AT&T Foundation and DTE Energy Corp. Monetary contributions and computers will be presented to the SEMAA program. The mission of the SEMAA program is to stimulate interests and career focus in the areas of science, engineering, mathematics and technology.

The ceremony will be held in the General Lectures Hall at 5045 Anthony Wayne Drive near Warren Avenue on Wayne State's main campus in Detroit. U.S. Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick will be among the guest speakers.

The curriculum focus of the SEMAA program is science-oriented, including aeronautics, engineering, mathematics and technology. The student population includes grades K-12. There are three eight-week sessions on Saturdays during the fall, winter and spring semesters. There are also four one-week sessions held during the summer program. The students and teachers are recruited primarily from the Detroit Public Schools. All students in the Detroit area are encouraged to apply.

The SEMAA students will showcase their projects from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday. During the ceremony, students and parents will receive awards from both the SEMAA program and Kilpatrick, said SEMAA Program Director Marsha Cheeks.

The Detroit SEMAA program began in 1997. It is a partnership with Wayne State University, the Detroit Public Schools and the NASA Glenn Research Center.