Register Today For This Summer’s 2017 Titan Drone Camp
St. Petersburg College’s Engineering, Manufacturing, and Building Arts department is pleased to announce this exciting STEM summer camp opportunity for students ages 13-19.
New Biomedical Engineering Technology Advisory Board Chair
Justin Bushko, who has 15 years experience in development, manufacturing and the service of medical devices, has volunteered to serve as the SPC program’s biomedical engineering technology advisory board chair.
SPC Expands drone training program, student UAS group
The Workforce Institute at St. Petersburg College continues to expand its Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) or drone training program. Since the program was established in December 2016, there have been 196 enrollments in various drone classes. In October, a UAS Student Meetup Group was formed. The goals of the monthly meetup are to allow students … Continue reading SPC Expands drone training program, student UAS group
Biomedical Engineering Technology degree added at SPC
St. Petersburg College’s Biomedical Technology students will complete internships, which gives them valuable work experience and industry connections. The program also offers hours of hands-on practice and interaction with industry professionals.
Students earn AutoCAD certification
Congratulations to six SPC Engineering Technology students who received their AutoCAD User Certification in June. These students proved their commitment by attending a two-hour boot camp prep class on Saturday mornings for about two months. Their instructor, Mr. Steven Torres, an adjunct in the engineering technology department, spent time reviewing material from AutoCAD I and … Continue reading Students earn AutoCAD certification
SPC classes prepare students for new FAA rules regarding drones
The Workforce Institute at St. Petersburg College is offering classes that will educate students about new Federal Aviation Administration rules for non-hobbyist, small unmanned aircraft (UAS) operations or drones. These rules – Part 107 of the Federal Aviation Regulations – cover a broad spectrum of commercial uses for drones weighing less than 55 pounds, to include certification … Continue reading SPC classes prepare students for new FAA rules regarding drones
Celebrating the National Week of Making
June 17-23, 2016 was declared the National Week of Making by President Obama. “Makers and builders and doers — of all ages and backgrounds — have pushed our country forward, developing creative solutions to important challenges and proving that ordinary Americans are capable of achieving the extraordinary when they have access to the resources they … Continue reading Celebrating the National Week of Making
Mentoring for women at Women2STEM
The St. Petersburg College Clearwater Campus will host a four-week seminar to promote women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). This is an exciting opportunity for women to learn more about careers in STEM and receive mentoring from noted professionals in the field. The college will provide seminars on Saturdays in … Continue reading Mentoring for women at Women2STEM
SME Tampa Bay 2016 Scholarships
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Tampa Bay is accepting scholarship applications for the 2016-2017 Academic year. These scholarships provide dedicated and deserving students with additional funding to assist in successfully transitioning from high school to technical institutes, community colleges, vocational schools, colleges and universities. Scholarships in the following amounts will be awarded: High School: … Continue reading SME Tampa Bay 2016 Scholarships
SPC Biomedical Engineering Technology students attend AAMI conference
The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) conference was held in Tampa June 3-6, 2016. This annual conference was a great opportunity for SPC students to network and be exposed to a wide variety of career opportunities within the biomedical engineering technology (BMET) and health care technology management (HTM) professions. Students interacted with … Continue reading SPC Biomedical Engineering Technology students attend AAMI conference