Category: Academic Leaders
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Industry Convergence at the Center of Women’s Health and Smart Technology
A diverse team of hackathoners has come together to innovate in the risk-averse world of medical device development. Georgia Tech students Alex and Girish (computer science majors), Rhea (computer engineering major), and Netra (biomedical engineering major) make up the SmartCup team that participated in the HealthTech hackathon in March 2021. The SmartCup team wanted to…
Academic Leaders
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Davis Tech: Blind Students Learn CNC Machining
Davis Technical College in Kaysville, UT wants to make a career in manufacturing accessible to everyone. That is why they created the CNC Enhanced program that provides opportunities for blind and visually impaired students to learn CNC machining skills and work at innovative and forward-thinking companies in industries like aerospace engineering. The students in this program have…
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Danville Community College: How a Two-Year College is Altering the Face of Manufacturing
Danville Community College (DCC), in the Virginian town of 41,000 people, is altering the perception of two-year colleges—one student at a time. The reality of skyrocketing tuitions at four-year universities has caused students to rethink their academic futures. Community colleges like Danville are resurfacing as excellent alternatives to the traditional, and expensive, four-year university track.…
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