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Jacob Hiatt Magnet adds STEAM lab with hopes to 'ignite curiosity' among students
WORCESTER — About 150 volunteers from Worcester Public Schools, AbbVie and Heart of America recently teamed up to refurbish Jacob Hiatt Magnet School's library into a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math lab. The day, June 26, was full of repainting walls, unloading supplies and assembling all necessary equipment.
Emily Fasteson and Shaeleigh Boynton Named Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2024
Assumption University has announced that Emily Fasteson, a Theology and Mathematics double major, has been named Valedictorian, and Shaeleigh Boynton, a Psychology major, has been named Salutatorian for the Class of 2024. At the Commencement ceremony on May 12, Fasteson will deliver the Valedictory Address, and Boynton will introduce the...
Meet the T&G Hometeam high school girls' golf Super Team for spring 2024
The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards is proud to announce the player of the year nominees for girls' golf. The winners were announced during the live show that took place June 26 at the Hanover Theatre. The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards show is part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards, the largest high school sports recognition program in the country. ...
FAFSA and MassReconnect Help at QCC: Summer & Fall Sessions
Dr. Luis Pedraja, President of Quinsigamond Community College, says he knows full well how difficult feeling out the FAFSA forms can be for college students and/or their families. He says that just as with navigating MassReconnect the friendly folks at QCC are available to help. A reminder that the Summer Session II begins on July 8th and the Fall session starts classes on September 4th. You can pre-register at Super Saturday Sessions on July 20th and August 24th on the main campus and get help answering all your questions. Find out more at QCC.edu.
Ridgewood Student Develops Artificial Intelligence Project at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Ilana Whittaker, a Ridgewood native and a student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), recently completed her senior thesis. Her project, ChordCraft: AI Chord Generator VST, was Ilana's Major Qualifying Project (MQP) that may help pave the way for the future of artificial intelligence. "It's inspiring to see the creativity and skills that our students bring to these projects, as well as the professionalism with which they present their research," says Arne Gericke, interim dean of undergraduate studies and director of the Office of Undergraduate Research. "Their experience managing a major project like this-including identifying a problem and researching all the...
Northeastern University Student Projects Improve Government With AI
Six months ago, the commonwealth of Massachusetts recruited 12 Northeastern University students to work full time on applying artificial intelligence to improve life for Massachusetts residents. Through the InnovateMA program, the students spent their spring semester assisting on five projects for different government agencies, touching everything from transportation to health care to grant distribution, according to a news release last week.
Top 10 Certified Driving Schools in Worcester, MA for Expert Instruction
Looking to kickstart your journey to becoming a confident driver in Worcester, Massachusetts? Finding the right driving school is crucial for mastering the skills needed to navigate the roads safely. With a myriad of options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the best fit for your needs. That’s where...
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