Quinsigamond Community College activities:

Last year QCC ran a number of successful events for engineering technology including an exploration day for high school students. The college also convened a taskforce of high school and college educators to identify obstacles and  supports for students transitioning from high school into a college engineering/technology program. The findings of this taskforce are applied in this years goals and objectives for strengthening enrollment and retention for incoming engineering and technology students.

January through April 2007:QCC will be working with the partner high schools (Burncoat Senior High School, Doherty Memorial High School, Worcester Technical High School, and Tantasqua Regional High School) to complete the programs of study with five specific associate-degree programs: Computer systems Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Basic Engineering, Manufacturing Technology). The final product will be a completed program of study for at least one engineering/technology pathway per school.

 QCC will also convene a faculty team consisting of engineering, science, and mathematics reps, will be conducting research and a feasibility study on the development of an "engineering projects/design & build" type of course that could be used as a laboratory science elective and a "recruitment" tool of sorts to engage
undecided or general studies students in one of the engineering or applied engineering/technology disciplines. The final product will be a brief white paper that summarizes the research and puts forth a recommended strategy for course development and implementation.

In March/April 2007 (date TBA), QCC will conduct a hands-on engineering/technology outreach/recruitment event for middle school and high school science and mathematics teachers in the region.

Individuals interested in outreach programs at QCC for engineering technology should contact:

Kathy Rentsch at: kathyr@qcc.mass.edu

Bunker Hill Community College worked last year with a team of faculty and staff to develop a proposal for a new Engineering Science degree option with a concentration in Biomedical Engineering. They offered a collaborative session with high school and college faculty and students to explore what aspects of the BHCC experience that are most valuable to existing (and future) students. This information has been used in the design of this years activities.

Northern Essex Community College focused their project on the development and delivery of a graduate level course for high school, college and middle school educators. The course centered around the Power Up! activities and integrated mathematics and physics concepts. They followed up this course with another one in the summer funded through a Dept of Education grant. This year, NECC will focus on articulating with the high schools, conducting outreach, and offering student focused activities on campus.

Schools interested in partnering with NECC should contact :

Wentworth began working with Power Up! this year. The college is interested in partnering with area high schools to promote engineering technology and pathway development in the Electromechanical engineering area. This includes the exciting field of biomedical engineering.

Schools interested in working with Wentworth Institute should contact: