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Remembering Pat Kraft's Contribution To Portland Community College And Machine Manufacturing

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April 9, 2021 Last winter, Portland Community College lost one of its mainstays - Pat Kraft, who passed away. Kraft was an award-winning mechanical engineering technology instructor and program leader. Since joining PCC in 2003, he has helped develop a popular program incorporating the latest technological advances such as 3D printing machines and various high-speed technologies. He is known for coordinating the annual FIRST Robotics Camps for students in the area, leading camps for teacher educators, and teaching a portable tech workshop for Latina High School students. In 2014, he received the Oregon State Award for Outstanding Leadership in Professional and Technical Education for his work in educating students, working with schools, educating teachers, and creating pathways to employers for his graduates. In the early 1960s, mechanical engineering and other professional-technical programs formed the basis of the college when it separated from the Portland Public Schools. At

USM and River Parishes Community College Sign Applied Technology Pathway Agreement

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Fri, April 30, 2021 - 3:49 pm | From: Theresa Stewart The University of Southern Mississippi and River Parishes Community College have entered into an agreement for a BAS applied technology degree. This agreement establishes a transferable path for RPCC students to be eligible for direct admission to USM. USM and RPCC officials attended the signing ceremony on April 26th on the RPCC's Gonzales campus in Gonzales, Louisiana. This provides students with a systematic overview of successfully completing a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in applied technology from USM and an associate degree and / or certificate of completion from RPCC. The institutions will work together to facilitate student access through a seamless mix of curricula. "The University of Southern Mississippi's Applied Technology Pathway Agreement with River Parishes Communit

Boston College Taps Catapult to Power Athlete Insights in Multi-Year Local Agreement

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Story links Boston, Massachusetts - catapult , the world's leading technology leader in top-class sport, is proud to expand For Boston with a multi-year contract with Boston College that extends this season to men's and women's sports. The iconic institution will now boost student and athlete performance with Catapult data, enabling coaches to optimize athlete training, reduce injury risks, and extend game time with data-driven insights from Catapult's portable and video solutions. Located in downtown Boston just a few miles from Boston College, Catapult will work closely with coaches and athletes for product feedback and innovation. The partnership also includes the opportunity for Boston College student-athletes to participate in Catapult's annual internship program. "Boston is an iconic sports and technology