Lewis Howard Latimer’s story reminds us that innovation and leadership often come from people whose names we don’t ever see in bold, even though their work literally lights the spaces where we study, live, and organize today. Lewis Howard Latimer transformed everyday life with his work on the light bulb…
Tag: STEM
The Art of Engineering
Engineering and other STEM programs are much more than just “building things.” In the minds of engineers around the world, it is a form of art – and we have some of these great artists right here at WCC’s Engineering program, including instructor Patrick Burnett. Burnett is an engineering professor…
Girls Go Tech offers inspiring intro to STEM
By Katauna Loeuy The Girls Go Tech organization held their annual one-day workshop, which introduces middle school girls to STEM careers. When the Perking’s non-traditional grant was awarded to this program, the Girls Go Tech event had been offered annually since 2010. The grant reaches out to underrepresented populations, making…
I ♥ STEM week highlights innovation
By Craig Gabrielson As a part of the 50-year anniversary celebration, Whatcom dedicated a week to commemorate science, technology, engineering and mathematics with its “I heart STEM” week. Faculty and students gathered for events centered around recent breakthrough in the STEM community, new scholarship opportunities and discussions about Whatcom’s new…
Study Aboard
By Nate Kahn There are many opportunities for Whatcom students to continue their learning experience outside of the classroom. From study abroad programs, to interest clubs on campus, students can pursue their educational passions in many different ways.