WCC News Story Archive: STEM

Student using Fluke lab tools

Fluke Corporation and Aisha Bowe collaborate in donation of STEM lab tools

WCC Public Relations - December 12, 2024

Fluke Corporation has made a significant donation in STEM laboratory equipment for student learning at Washtenaw Community College (WCC).

View Post :   Fluke Corporation and Aisha Bowe collaborate in donation of STEM lab tools

tags: Aisha Bowe, STEM Careers, December 2024, Fluke Corporation, On The Record, STEM

Image of electronic engineer in laboratory.

Middle school teachers immerse in hands-on semiconductor education at Washtenaw Community College June 24-27

Fran LeFort - June 20, 2024

Fifteen area middle school teachers will spend next week at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) immersed in semiconductors as part of the state’s commitment to making Michigan a leader in the semiconductor industry.

View Post :   Middle school teachers immerse in hands-on semiconductor education at Washtenaw Community College June 24-27

tags: 2024, Semiconductor Industry, Semiconductor, Workforce Development, STEM Careers, STEM

WCC students work in a chemistry lab.

Explore STEM and STEAM careers February 27-29

WCC Public Relations - February 07, 2024

High school students from throughout the region are invited to Washtenaw Community College (WCC) February 27-29 to learn more about career opportunities in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). Events are also open to WCC students and the community.

View Post :   Explore STEM and STEAM careers February 27-29

tags: STEM Scholars Program, STEM, STEM Careers, Science Technology Engineering Mathematics, STEAM Week, STEAM Careers

STEAM Week logo

STEAM Week: High school students invited to explore careers and educational opportunities

Fran LeFort - February 16, 2023

WCC will highlight the exciting world of STEM and STEAM careers and educational opportunities the week of February 28 to March 2.

View Post :   STEAM Week: High school students invited to explore careers and educational opportunities

tags: STEM, STEAM Week, Community enrichment, Aisha Bowe

NSF Stem Scholars grant

$1.38 million NSF grant supports STEM students at Washtenaw Community College

Fran LeFort - January 31, 2023

A $1.38 million National Science Foundation grant renewal for Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will support STEM students and meet the national and state workforce need for well-educated scientists, mathematicians, engineers and technicians.

View Post :   $1.38 million NSF grant supports STEM students at Washtenaw Community College

tags: STEM, STEM Scholars Program, March 2023, STEAM Week, STEAM, On The Record

Ajahnee and Amaria Harris

WCC STEM Scholars program fuels passions for Harris sisters

Fran LeFort - August 07, 2022

STEM Scholars was established at WCC in 2018 to encourage and facilitate success for students seeking science, technology, engineering and math careers. It supports underrepresented students through multiple grants.

View Post :   WCC STEM Scholars program fuels passions for Harris sisters

tags: Launch, On The Record, STEM, Transfer, Launch Fall 2022, ousearch_News_Launch Magazine, 3D Animation, STEM Scholars Program, September 2022, Student Profile

Alex Chumney in Biology lab

Goldwater Scholar on track to be next WCC alumna turned STEM star

Fran LeFort - August 06, 2022

Look no further than recent alumna Alex Chumney’s achievements to see WCC’s relevance in bringing up the next generation of STEM leaders.

View Post :   Goldwater Scholar on track to be next WCC alumna turned STEM star

tags: Launch Fall 2022, Alumni Profile, Automotive Cybersecurity, Launch, ousearch_News_Launch Magazine, STEM, cybersecurity, NASA, STEM Scholars Program

Archaeology Field Experience

Washtenaw Community College hosts first archaeology fieldwork experience

Fran LeFort - June 13, 2022

A first-of-its-kind archaeological survey and dig on the WCC campus this summer hopes to reveal clues about previous activity in the area and serve as a teaching opportunity for enrolled students and community volunteers.

View Post :   Washtenaw Community College hosts first archaeology fieldwork experience

tags: STEM, Community enrichment, On The Record, June 2022, Archaeology Field Experience, Campus

STEAM Week 2022

Hundreds of high school students will explore STEM and STEAM careers March 1-3

Fran LeFort - February 25, 2022

The exciting world of STEM and STEAM careers and the educational opportunities that prepare students for them will be highlighted at WCC on March 1-3.

View Post :   Hundreds of high school students will explore STEM and STEAM careers March 1-3

tags: STEAM, STEAM Week, STEM, STEM Scholars Program

Stem Scholars Meeting

$3 million NSF award through Michigan Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation aims to increase equity in STEM fields

Fran LeFort - October 07, 2021

A $3 million National Science Foundation grant has been awarded to Washtenaw Community College (WCC) and five other colleges and universities through MI-LSAMP (Michigan Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation) to increase equity in STEM fields.

View Post :   $3 million NSF award through Michigan Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation aims to increase equity in STEM fields

tags: STEM, DEI, STEM Scholars Program, MI-LSAMP, Diversity

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