Welcome to our web site. Through this site we hope to keep you informed about the events, activities and accomplishments of our National Science Foundation ATE Grant (0703188): “Chemistry: A Pipeline to 21st Century Careers.” This multi-focused project seeks to increase the recruitment, retention and success of students in the chemistry career pipeline, particularly from underrepresented groups, and to produce the technological workforce needed to fill the demands of our local industry. Our project team has been hard at work to create long lasting and beneficial alliances among high schools, community colleges, four-year universities, workforce development agencies, local industry, and the community.
National Science Foundation Grant
Cañada College
4200 Farm Hill Blvd., 18-110
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 306-3304
Canada.NSFGrant@smccd.edu
We are seeking to establish valuable industry alliances to assist us with the development of an Applied Associate in Science in Chemical Technology degree and a Chemistry Laboratory Technician Certificate a key object of our grant. Volunteers will be asked to assist with: 1) identifying crucial curriculum topics and hands-on exercises to assure that graduates of these programs are well trained on industry relevant instrumentation and can perform a quality job, 2) expanding student access to career opportunities in chemistry and chemistry-related fields, 3) identifying potential internships and on-site training opportunities for students, 4) building long lasting and beneficial alliances among the local industry, four year colleges, high schools, government officials and Cañada College. For additional information contact Dr. Jeanette Medina, Project Director at (650)306-3255 or (650) 306-3304, by email at Canada.NSFGrant@smccd.edu.