On The Record: STEM

A student works on a project at a 2025 summer camp hosted by WCC.

Students invited to explore STEM at WCC during February break

Fran LeFort - November 18, 2025

Local students are invited to spend their February mid-winter break on the Washtenaw Community College (WCC) campus immersed in STEM learning.

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tags: STEM, STEM Education, STEM Camps, Youth Camps

Aisha Bowe at museum with rocket ships

Alumna, rocket scientist and STEM trailblazer Aisha Bowe will join Blue Origin's NS-31 crew for Spring mission

Fran LeFort - February 27, 2025

WCC alumna Aisha Bowe, rocket scientist, entrepreneur and global STEM trailblazer, will be one of six women flying on Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission this Spring, it was announced today.

View Post :   Alumna, rocket scientist and STEM trailblazer Aisha Bowe will join Blue Origin's NS-31 crew for Spring mission

tags: STEM, STEM Education, Aisha Bowe, STEM Careers, Space Travel, Aerospace Engineering, Blue Origin

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).

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

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.

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tags: 2024, Semiconductor, Workforce Development, STEM Careers, Semiconductor Industry, 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 Careers, STEM Scholars Program, STEAM Week, STEAM Careers, Science Technology Engineering Mathematics, STEM

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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