Electrical Technology student Jason Bowers was recently presented with the New York State Engineering Technology Association (NYSETA) Scholarship. “Jason is an outstanding leader,” says Electrical and Computer Technology Professor Richard Prestopnik. “He is president of the Electrical Technology Club, an active tutor in the electrical and electronics subject areas, and his service to our campus [...]
Michael Natole, a second year Engineering Science major at FM, was one of eighty community college students from 28 states and Puerto Rico who has been selected to travel to the National Community College Aerospace Scholars program to develop robotic rovers. “Dr. Varghese Pynadath, my Engineering Professor, recommended the program to me at the end [...]
By Dr. Tina Good and Dr. Dustin Swanger There has been a lot of discussion about higher education’s role in preparing a workforce for the new, innovation economy. Indeed, preparing the workforce is a critical part of the purpose of higher education. However, a college is not a training institute. Colleges must have a much [...]
On Wednesday, April 13, GlobalFoundries Human Resources Business Partner Jennifer Pickering visited FM to speak to technology students and community members about the hiring process and available jobs at the new chip fab plant in Malta. “The jobs are here, live, and plentiful,” says Pickering. “We are currently recruiting for 800 positions. Being able to [...]
By Amy Radik After a divorce, Judy Olson found herself needing to acquire some professional job skills. “I had been a full-time mom and was temporarily on public assistance,” says Judy. “I received a brochure in the mail from FM where I read about an opportunity for welfare parents to earn either a certificate or [...]
By Michael V. Daly, Mary Donohue, Daniel Towne Like many college and university libraries, the Evans Library at FM relies heavily on student-workers to provide services and assistance our users need and expect. While some of our students are paid directly from the Evans Library, other workers receive work-study grants, a federally-funded program offering college [...]
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