Wayne State University College of Engineering Dean Ralph Kummler and College of Education Dean Paula Wood recently joined outgoing Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham as he announced the selection of Detroit as the host city for the 2006 "What's Next? Expo." The event is a national science education initiative designed to inspire young Americans to pursue studies in mathematics and the sciences. Kummler thanked Abraham for choosing Detroit as the location for "What's Next? 2006" and for "allowing Wayne State to participate in what we understand to be one of our most important tasks facing us for engineering and science for the future." Wood said that there was concern about the international science and math test results showing U.S. students trailing as they advance in grades, but said Michigan fourth and eighth graders consistently rank on par or higher versus peers around the country. "I don't know if it's a crisis but it's a serious concern," Wood said. "Up until 4th grade, our kids hold their own but beyond that, because the curriculum is not as rigorous or as required, we begin to lose ground," she said. A photo of Kummler, Wood, Abraham and The Henry Ford CEO Pat Mooradian is included.