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Problem Based Learning: Bringing the Real-World into the Classroom
Dr. Nicholas Massa, Professor and Program Coordinator, Springfield Technical Community College in Springfield MA speaks of his experience in leading educators, students and businesses through problem based learning processes. Recent projects include the development of a state of the art wind generator adopted by a MA company, creating stormwater drainage in Philadelphia low income neighborhoods, and transforming a cranberry bog to be ready for production.
Shows In This Series
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Burlington Generator: Vermont's New Maker Space
With the recent opening of the Burlington Generator, Burlington Vermont could become what Maker Faire founder Dale . . .
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Maker Spaces: A New Movement in Grassroots Innovation
Maker Spaces are emerging in communities and schools across the country. Jeff Branson of SparkFun, will discuss his . . .
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The Changing World of Patenting: What Should People Know?
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Bring Back the Masons: Ancient Technology in the New World
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The New Electronics: Enabling us all to be Makers
Clothes that light up, paper circuits, wired props, arduino, and new devices. Jeff Branson of SparkFun Electronics . . .
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Maker Faire: An Interview with Founder Dale Dougherty
Maker Faire is becoming one of the world's premier events that includes an exhibit of arts, technology, and science. . . .
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Robots in Education: Technology Motivated Learning
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The New Degree: Setting a Course to Prosperity
Dave Wilcox, President of Global Skills Exchange and former Deputy Director of the National Skill Standards Board in . . .
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Farm to Plate: Stepping up Access to Locally Grown Foods
With rising transportation costs, and health and environmental concerns, locally grown foods have become more and more . . .
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The Virtual Enterprise: Integrating Entrepreneurship with Science and Technology
Dr. Christoph Winkler, Associate and Curriculum Director of the Institute for Virtual Enterprise at the City . . .
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Innovation Jamming: Emerging Technology Showcase
John Canning, president of Physicians Computing Company and co-founder of the Vermont Software Developers . . .
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Problem Based Learning: Bringing the Real-World into the Classroom
Dr. Nicholas Massa, Professor and Program Coordinator, Springfield Technical Community College in Springfield MA . . .
Watch Now »
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Pyrolysis: Creating Carbon Negative Energy
Lead students to where the jobs will be with this new/old, yet simple technology. It creates carbon negative energy . . .
Watch Now »
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STEM Education Rebranded: Engaging the Mainstream in STEM Education
Under the leadership of Dr. Karen Birch, the Connecticut College of Technology has received more than $12 million over . . .
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Manufacturing: Element to a Vibrant Economy
Curt Ventriss, Professor of Public Policy, University of Vermont will discuss how innovation and a strong . . .
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Manufacturing Renaissance: Shouldn't We Be Making Things?
Bob Simoneau, associate professor of management at Keene State College in Keene New Hampshire speaks of his experience . . .
Watch Now »
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Burlington Generator: Vermont's New Maker Space
With the recent opening of the Burlington Generator, Burlington Vermont could become what Maker Faire founder Dale . . .
Watch Now » -
Maker Spaces: A New Movement in Grassroots Innovation
Maker Spaces are emerging in communities and schools across the country. Jeff Branson of SparkFun, will discuss his . . .
Watch Now » -
The Changing World of Patenting: What Should People Know?
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Bring Back the Masons: Ancient Technology in the New World
-
The New Electronics: Enabling us all to be Makers
Clothes that light up, paper circuits, wired props, arduino, and new devices. Jeff Branson of SparkFun Electronics . . .
Watch Now » -
Maker Faire: An Interview with Founder Dale Dougherty
Maker Faire is becoming one of the world's premier events that includes an exhibit of arts, technology, and science. . . .
Watch Now » -
Robots in Education: Technology Motivated Learning
-
The New Degree: Setting a Course to Prosperity
Dave Wilcox, President of Global Skills Exchange and former Deputy Director of the National Skill Standards Board in . . .
Watch Now » -
Farm to Plate: Stepping up Access to Locally Grown Foods
With rising transportation costs, and health and environmental concerns, locally grown foods have become more and more . . .
Watch Now » -
The Virtual Enterprise: Integrating Entrepreneurship with Science and Technology
Dr. Christoph Winkler, Associate and Curriculum Director of the Institute for Virtual Enterprise at the City . . .
Watch Now » -
Innovation Jamming: Emerging Technology Showcase
John Canning, president of Physicians Computing Company and co-founder of the Vermont Software Developers . . .
Watch Now » -
Problem Based Learning: Bringing the Real-World into the Classroom
Dr. Nicholas Massa, Professor and Program Coordinator, Springfield Technical Community College in Springfield MA . . .
Watch Now » -
Pyrolysis: Creating Carbon Negative Energy
Lead students to where the jobs will be with this new/old, yet simple technology. It creates carbon negative energy . . .
Watch Now » -
STEM Education Rebranded: Engaging the Mainstream in STEM Education
Under the leadership of Dr. Karen Birch, the Connecticut College of Technology has received more than $12 million over . . .
Watch Now » -
Manufacturing: Element to a Vibrant Economy
Curt Ventriss, Professor of Public Policy, University of Vermont will discuss how innovation and a strong . . .
Watch Now » -
Manufacturing Renaissance: Shouldn't We Be Making Things?
Bob Simoneau, associate professor of management at Keene State College in Keene New Hampshire speaks of his experience . . .
Watch Now »