STEM Starter Academy at STCC

We are very proud of our talented and hardworking ladies who participated in the STEM Teaching initiative this past month. Clockwise from left is Emerson Alexander, Oliwia Bragiel, Lyly Dixson, Maureen Burke and (not pictured) Danyari Rodriguez. If you would like to read more about their experience or the internship check out this article.

STCC students in the STEM Starter Academy today at 11:15 a.m. will offer presentations on their experience as interns teaching at Springfield High School of Science and Technology. To watch their presentations, request a Zoom invite from Dr. Reena Randhir. Send email to [email protected]. Read their story:
https://www.stcc.edu/about-stcc/news/stcc-student-teachers-connect-with-springfields-high-school-of-science-and-technology.html

If you are interested in taking part in this years STEM Starter Academy Summer Bridge program here at STCC or know someone who would benefit from the experience please check out our radio segment on WTCC 90.7 FM. The STEM Starter Academy is a unique program that allows incoming students the opportunity to earn credits and take classes free of charge. It is a great way of making the transition between college and high school seamless.

With any questions or comments regarding the program feel free to reach out to us!
Or check out this webpage for more information:
https://www.stcc.edu/explore/stem/starter-academy/summer-bridge-program/

STCC Around - May 13, 2021 - STEM Summer Bridge Program STCC Around is a weekly segment highlighting news & events for the college community. It airs Thursdays at 8:30 am on WTCC 90.7 FM in Springfield, MA. This week, host Jim Danko welcomes Dr. Reena Ran

Miranda Kamukala is such a wonderful hardworking student. So happy to see her progress and succeed in her education! Check out this blog to read about her experience here at the STEM Starter Academy at STCC!

Please check out STCC student Miranda Kamukala's STCCyNotes blog about her STEM Starter Academy experience. She competed in the Sustainathon and presented at the Massachusetts Undergraduate Research Conference. https://notes.stcc.edu/stcc-student-reflects-on-her-journey-through-stem-starter-academys-sustainathon-research-competition-and-umass-undergrad-research-conference-presentation/

Check out this blog post about the experience of our Citizen Science class student Benjamin Lockwood!

STCC STEM Starter Academy Student reflects on his journey through the Citizen Science Program | STCCy Notes STCC STEM Starter Academy Student reflects on his journey through the Citizen Science Program Posted by Benjamin Lockwood | Apr 30, 2021 | Academics, Students | 0 | Hello, I am Benjamin Lockwood pursuing my Biology Transfer degree at STCC with the goal of becoming a doctor. It was a privilege to joi...

Congratulations to Professor Dave Bloniarz who teaches the Citizen Science class here at STCC through the STEM Starter academy! The award is so well deserved, thank you for everything you do for our local ecosystem and our STCC students!

City of Springfield Supports 2021 STCC Sustainathon

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno thanks David Bloniarz for helping to organize a student day of environmental awareness. STCC students will participate in a virtual event by sharing research from their STEM learning classes on environmental issues in the City of Springfield. They will be participating in the 2021 STCC Sustainathon, a virtual conference where students can showcase their research studies.

The objective of the Sustainathon is to bring STCC students, local high school students, industry stakeholders, scientists, and community together to create awareness of current sustainability challenges and the importance of STEM innovative solutions for enhancing economic livelihood, workforce development, and quality of life of communities in Western Massachusetts.

David Bloniarz presented Mayor Sarno with a Sustainathon 2021 Champion of Change Award to thank him and his administration for the continued support of green initiatives and STEM innovations in the City of Springfield.

Mayor Sarno stated, “I want to thank our own ‘Johnny Appleseed’ Dave Bloniarz for his continued support and efforts for enhancing the natural welling being of our community and advocating for environmental education for our residents and students, especially with our STEM classes. Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreational Management Patrick Sullivan and I cannot stress enough the importance of promoting good green initiatives in our neighborhoods that not only improves everyone’s quality of life but enhances economic and workforce development too.”

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the STEM Starter Academy! We hope that you have a warm, safe and happy holiday!

Check out this blog post written by one of our own STEM Starter Academy Alumni, Dhiren Biswa! We are very proud of Dhiren and all the hard work he has put into pursuing his education!

Former STCC STEM Starter Academy students Dhiren Biswa shares his story of how STCC and SSA helped him. Read his new blog on STCCy Notes: https://notes.stcc.edu/my-experience-in-stem-starter-academy-at-stcc-2018-2020/

Students participate in a drone lecture and demo and get to check out some of the cool projects from the 2018 Springfield Creates event! Oct 28, 2018

Students present their posters from the Bio 117 summer class at Umass Amherst! Awesome job! April 25, 2019

Students take a field trip to a human body exhibit to learn more about the human anatomy! We love hands on learning! April 5, 2019

A fun and exciting challenge that is lead by the Massachusetts Army National Guard. The goal for students is to work in a team to assemble a robot and then, through communication and teamwork, lead the robot through an obstacle course. February 20th, 2019.

"Strings of Life" presentations on Polymers by the esteemed Dr. Muthukumar! November 26, 2018