Austin Community College District (ACC) is one of 11 colleges and universities nationwide to receive the 2023 STEM Talent Challenge. The national competition is overseen by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). … Continue reading
ACC Experts: One year until Austin witnesses a total solar eclipse
Mark your calendars now! On April 8, 2024, most of Central Texas will be in the direct line to witness a total solar eclipse. Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Astronomy Department prepares you for this … Continue reading
Three ACC students selected for NASA scholars programs
Three Austin Community College District (ACC) students will participate in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) Virtual Experience. The week-long program runs from Wednesday, August 3, through Tuesday, August 9. ACC students Connor J., … Continue reading
ACC appoints college’s first Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Austin Community College District (ACC) has named Nicole Jackson as the college’s first Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR). The EIR was created to bring real-world expertise and entrepreneurial practice to students and the classroom at ACC. In this … Continue reading
U.S. Sec. of Education tours ACC Highland Campus: Spotlights Women’s History Month and STEM programs
U.S. Secretary of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona, says what’s happening at ACC is a model that should be replicated at institutions across the nation. Secretary Cardona toured ACC Highland Campus on Wednesday, March 9, and … Continue reading
Applications now accepted for summer research experience
Austin Community College (ACC) students interested in STEM careers may apply now for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Course (SUREC). Applications are accepted through Friday, November 10. Students selected for the 12-week program will participate in … Continue reading
ACC students apply now for NASA scholars program in fall
Austin Community College (ACC) students interested in an opportunity to interact with NASA scientists and engineers may apply now for NASA’s National Community College Aerospace Scholars project (NCAS). Applications are accepted through Tuesday, May 2. … Continue reading
Spring Digital Art + Technology Forum kicks off Feb. 17
Austin Community College students, faculty, and staff are invited to learn how technology and art can be combined to spark ingenuity and innovation at the spring Digital Art + Technology Forum speaker series. The series … Continue reading
College partnership seeks to fill STEM hole in Texas labor force
Austin Business Journal: College partnership seeks to fill STEM hole in Texas labor force Texas A&M University is using a $5 million donation from Chevron Corp. to establish five engineering academies statewide, including one locally withAustin … Continue reading
There’s still time to apply for T-STEM scholarships
Scholarships are still available to Austin Community College students pursuing degrees or certificates in any of dozens of STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) fields. Students enrolled in at least 9 credit hours in eligible STEM … Continue reading