美國社區學院協會

2023年6月15日

今天2023年6月15日,美國國家科學基金會與美國社區學院協會宣布今年的社區學院的三個獲獎團隊創新的挑戰。一隊專家評委選擇休斯頓社區學院作為第一,緊隨其後的是林地社區學院團隊排在第二位和羽毛河大學團隊位居第三。年度競賽旨在加強社區學院學生創業思維,挑戰他們開發STEM-based解決實際問題的能力。它還使學生發現和展示他們的能力利用幹細胞改變世界,將知識轉化為行動。“NSF是自豪地讚助主業。多年以來,該機構已經認可並支持社區學院的重要作用滿足國家的教育和勞動力的需要——包括為所有背景的學生提供必要的幹細胞技術蓬勃發展,”James l .摩爾三世說,主任助理幹教育。“這種創新的競爭準備今天的阻止學生成為明天的幹的領導人。”The first, second and third-place winning teams and their innovations are listed below. First Place Winner Houston Community College, Texas: Project Eagle Rescue has developed the Rescue Operation Assistant, which is a new attachment for firefighters’ gear. It is a hands-free device that will analyze in real-time if there are any obstacles, structural failures, or victims that firefighters would otherwise be unable to see through smoke and fire. Second Place Winner Woodland Community College, California: The Location Emitting Emergency Ring uses GPS tracking, live audio feed and a panic switch to provide safety in a discrete package. Once activated, a signal is sent to family, friends or loved ones, allowing them to locate the user and bring them to safety. Third Place Winner Feather River College, California: Making Our MARK With the EVA-I is a redesign of the existing MARK-3 water pump used by wildland firefighters. The EVA-1 increases efficiency and saves water and energy by being solar battery-powered and equipped with heat sensors, which are programmed to activate only when the sensors pick up on the heat signature of an approaching wildfire. This week, 12 community colleges selected as finalists in a national competition attended an innovation boot camp where they learned from entrepreneurs and experts in business planning, stakeholder engagement, strategic communication and marketplace dynamics. The boot camp culminated in a student innovation poster session with STEM leaders and congressional stakeholders, and a 5-minute pitch presentation to a panel of industry and entrepreneurial professionals determining the winning teams. "We are so proud of all of the student teams that participated in the Community College Innovation Challenge," said Walter G. Bumphus, president and CEO of AACC. "These project ideas showcase the outstanding level of educational opportunities provided at the nation's community colleges. On behalf of AACC, congratulations to the team from Houston Community College, and all of the finalists. The innovation and creativity shown by these students clearly indicates that our future is in good hands." Among the ideas the 12 finalist teams presented this year are solutions for addressing dementia care; safety concerns for children with autism; improving equipment for firefighters; recycling and energy conservation efforts; climate research; and an artificial intelligence app to address student challenges with distraction and time management. For more information about the Community College Innovation Challenge, visit AACC .