Kenneth Hill, originally from Chicago, Illinois resided in Detroit for over 40 years. He returned to Chicago in 2006. He is a graduate of Howard University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Wayne State University with a Master of Arts in Mathematics Education. Hill worked at MichCon and taught in the Detroit Public School System prior to moving to the Republic of Zambia in Central Africa where he taught calculus and physics to African high school students. Upon his return to Detroit, he developed a nationally renowned program known as DAPCEP (Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program). Mr. Hill is proud of the fact that 70% of students graduate from college in the fields of math and science. In 1976, DAPCEP began with 245 students and now has an enrollment of over 6000.  The mission is to increase the number of underrepresented African American, Latino American and Native American students who are motivated and prepared to pursue careers in science, mathematics, and engineering.  DAPCEP provides instructional and motivational activities to youngsters throughout the school year, on Saturdays and during the summer.  Hill led the development the DAPCEP curriculum and put into place an effective teacher-training component. DAPCEP students continue to win gold ribbon awards in the Metropolitan Detroit Science and Engineering Fair with 44% of the winners in 2003 compared to 10% in 1977. DAPCEP is recognized by the American Council of Education, the Educational Testing Service, the U.S. Department of Education, and the National Society of Black Engineers as one the most outstanding pre-college programs in the country.

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