Technology

How a NASA grant fueled a group of female STEM students

When Tara Walker and Makayla Edwards cross the stage at Pellissippi State Community College’s commencement ceremony on May 5, they will have a special grant, funded by NASA, to thank. Heather Beckis a marketing and…


The next generation of STEM innovators

What do the digital fabrication of a house to help alleviate homelessness and using viruses to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria have in common? They are among the projects that 10 selected community college teams will continue…


The ins and outs of a STEM entrepreneur

On March 30, Daniel DeAvila, 24, and Gabriel DeAvila, 21, received a check for $17 from the first customer of U-Labs, the business they proposed this winter for the inaugural Entrepreneurial & Innovation Challenge at…


Hack, counter hack

David C. Wajsgras focuses on the cyber world where most interactions are faceless, but he knows the importance of face-to-face meetings with students interested in careers in cyber security. This past weekend, the president of…


Colleges team up to train MRI techs

Community colleges – especially colleges that are small or in rural areas – often lack the enrollment to justify offering high-cost programs. The Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) is addressing that problem through collaboration. Ellie…




Leveraging technology to open opportunities

Former Butler County Community College students Briana Yoursh and Lawrence Weaver sit inside a small, square room, flanking an even smaller rectangular table. Its surface is nearly hidden by laptops and cell phones and slithering…