Life Sciences
HCC announces STEM scholarship opportunity
The National Science Foundation is offering a $10,000 scholarship to students enrolled full time at Holyoke Community College in chemistry, biology, engineering, mathematics, physics or other STEM fields. Scholarships offered by the National Science Foundation through HCC average $6,500 per year for full-time students and prorated amounts for part-time students. Read the source article at…
Read MoreUMass begins hunt for next flagship campus Chancellor
There is about a year until Kumble Subbaswamy steps down as chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, but the group searching for his successor began its work Tuesday as top UMass officials highlighted how important it is to get the selection right given the challenges facing higher education generally. Subbaswamy announced last month that…
Read MoreState Maintains R&D Leadership, Says New Innovation Economy Index
The echoes of the COVID-19 global health crisis were apparent in the latest edition of The Index of the Massachusetts Innovation Economy, a report that tracks the strength of the Commonwealth’s tech and innovation sectors. Even with net job losses in nine of 11 key tech sectors in 2020, the Massachusetts tech and innovation economy continued to…
Read MoreNew Report Predicts Drop in College-educated Workers
MassINC’s latest report, ‘Sizing Up Massachusetts’ Looming Skilled-Worker Shortage,’ projects the state’s working-age, college-educated labor force will decline by approximately 10% from current levels, creating a larger decrease than expected. “There are simply no more college-educated workers to come by,” said Ben Forman, MassINC’s research director. “Each year we’ll have fewer than the previous, unless Massachusetts…
Read MoreGreenfield Community College names new president
Dr. Michelle Schutt has been named the latest president of Greenfield Community College (GCC). According to a news release sent to 22News from GCC, Dr. Schutt was picked as the college’s 11th president after a national search that came down to four final candidates, and was approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education. She…
Read MoreHCC Offering Free Manufacturing Training at the End of June
Holyoke Community College is offering a free training program that provides entry-level knowledge and skills for jobs in manufacturing. Classes start June 21 and run through June 30. All classes meet in person from 9 a.m. to noon at HCC’s downtown location, the Picknelly Adult & Family Education Center, above the Holyoke Transportation Center. The…
Read MoreWestern Massachusetts receives grant for integrated Photonics education
STEM outreach in Integrated Photonics across western Massachusetts is being supported by Western New England University (WNE) and Spark Photonics Foundation with $279,681 from Massachusetts Executive Office of Education. In which, will lead STEM outreach activities across the Commonwealth. Through various hands-on experiments and project-based learning modules, including the Spark Photonics Foundation’s flagship program SparkAlpha,…
Read MoreMCLA to Present Virtual Info Session on Continuing Education and Graduate Programs May 3
MCLA’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) will stage a virtual information session at 5 p.m. on May 3 for community members interested in the college’s Master of Education (MEd) and teacher licensure programs, master of Business Administration (MBA), graduate certificate in Business Administration, master of Education program, Leadership Academy, and bachelor’s degree completion programs. Read the source…
Read MoreWestern Mass Core providing a pathway to higher education
Two Holyoke Community College professors have started a program called Western Mass Core, which provides educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals. “We facilitate a pathway both from jail – from incarceration – to campus, or we work with students who have had experience with incarceration while they are students at HCC,” said Nicole Hendricks, HCC Professor,…
Read MoreSTCC Connects with Hispanic American Institute to Offer Courses for Entrepreneurs
The Hispanic American Institute, in partnership with Springfield Technical Community College, will offer two free courses to support Latino and minority entrepreneurs in Springfield by providing education and tools which will help them achieve economic prosperity. The two courses are “English for Entrepreneurs,” starting today and “Basic Computer Skills Classes,” starting April 26. STCC’s Workforce Development Center will…
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