AACC, NSF Announce 12 Student Teams to Advance to Community College Innovation Challenge Finals
Community college students create STEM solutions to real-world challenges that benefit society
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National Science Foundation (NSF), announced that it has selected 12 finalist teams to advance to the final round of the
The competition seeks to strengthen entrepreneurial thinking among community college students by challenging them to develop STEM-based solutions to real-world problems. It also enables students to discover and demonstrate their capacity to use STEM to make a difference in the world and to translate that knowledge into action.
Teams consist of two to four students and a faculty or administrator team mentor. Finalists attend a Virtual Innovation Boot Camp in June and will interact with entrepreneurs and experts in business planning, stakeholder engagement, strategic communication, and marketplace dynamics. The Boot Camp culminates in
Challenge develops STEM and entrepreneurial thinking among community college students
CCIC 2021
May 11, 2021
The U.S. National Science Foundation, in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges, has selected 12 teams to advance to the final round of the Community College Innovation Challenge.
CCIC seeks to strengthen entrepreneurial thinking among community college students by challenging them to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems. It also enables students to discover and demonstrate their capacity to use STEM to make a difference in the world and to translate that knowledge into action. It is truly inspiring to see the creativity and amazing talent of students in the nation s community colleges, and I would like to congratulate the finalists for their hard work, said Karen Marrongelle, assistant director for NSF s Education and Human Resources Directorate. We need to inspire new generations across all communities to explore the wonders of