Comments on: PCC gets $2 million to create mentor programs for women studying tech and manufacturing

By: Cynthia Butterworth

Cynthia Butterworth — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 21:44:58 +0000

Hello,

I am a prospective student and aspire to become an Engineer or study Computer Science. However, I live in Portland and it is too time consuming to commute to classes in Hillsboro and Tigard.

Will any of the scholarship funds go to campuses in Portland (i.e. Cascade or SE Campuses?)

For the school being called ˿��Ƶ, it is frustrating that the bulk of the the STEM main courses and prerequisites are rarely actually offered at Portland campuses. Thank you for hearing my concern.

By: Nilesh Bahir

Nilesh Bahir — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 05:10:09 +0000

This program seems to be a great opportunity to fellow women aspirants in the tech world. Professor Dorina Cornea-Hasegan and others work so hard every day to make students feel welcome and make the learning process as easy as it can possibly be. Everyone in the the faculty and staff is diligently working to provide you tools and guidance for success and find a rewarding career in the field you chose to study. MT program at PCC Rock Creek has strong ties with Intel and other semiconductor industry and Intel strongly focuses on diversity, especially by encouraging women in STEM field to become part of its work force. I am overall impressed at the smartly designed curriculum that will benefit anyone who has desire to have career in STEM but is hesitant to take that first step. I encourage you all who are interested to come see Dorina or other faculty and discuss how this program can help you attain your career goals.

By: Margo Gonzalez Brooks

Margo Gonzalez Brooks — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 01:24:07 +0000

I was fullfilling a life long dream of mine when I enrolled into the microelectronics program. I know going to college is a priviledge for me because it’s taken years and several hard knocks to get here. I wasn’t sure how I was going to complete my venture but, I was going to try to begin with. I cannot express in words the appreciation I have for the S-STEM scholarship I received and I cannot thank everyone responsible for the scholarship enough; I’m especially grateful for Dorina. I am encouraged everytime I walk into her class. As a Native American female, the empowering skills to be attained in this program is huge and impactful. It’s positively life changing with the scholarship becuase I know I will be able to continue on with my life long dream.

By: Margo Gonzalez Brooks

Margo Gonzalez Brooks — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 01:00:12 +0000

When I began the AAS microelectronics program, I was fulfiling a life long dream of mine. I know attending college is a priviledge for me because it’s taken me years, and several hard knocks to get to this point. I cannot say in words how grateful I am for the S-Steam scholarship I received and I cannot thank everyone enough that made that possible; I espeically thank Dorina. I am encouraged evertime I walk into her class. I know I will realize my dream soon with hard work and Dorina’s patience. As a minority and a female, to use the empowermening skills attained while enrolled in this program is huge for me. It is positively life changing.

By: Lisa Begg

Lisa Begg — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 10:00:44 +0000

This is an amazing accomplishment, many thanks to all those involved who helped the school obtain the funding for STEM fields!!

Is there any way some of the courses required for these programs can be offered at some of the other campuses? (i.e. Southeast Campus, etc). This would really be beneficial to those who live in Portland!!

Thank you again for all your hard-work!! It is really nice to see PCC expanding and progressing with technical fields and disciplines!

By: Bernard Goah

Bernard Goah — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 09:14:14 +0000

Thanks a million Dorina and all those that were involved in accomplishing such an Amazing work. This is indeed a great news!!!!
As a minority myself, this brings great joy to my soul.

Bernard Goah

By: Desiree Forcier

Desiree Forcier — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 21:50:51 +0000

This is an amazing opportunity for PCC students – I am beyond excited to see the program grow! I have never regretted joining the MT program and already have my foot in the door for my future career thanks to the support, dedication, and amazing resources given to me by the PCC faculty. I cannot thank Dorina enough for her encouragement and all the hard work she puts into making these opportunities happen for her students. Congratulations and THANK YOU to everyone who made this possible!

By: c. louis butts, jr.

c. louis butts, jr. — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 03:55:36 +0000

like to see more programs of this wonderful stem initiative @ the CASCADE & SE campuses, too!.. after all these’re the careers of the future!… the fiber optics link w/ these techs should be down @ the swan island campus as well!… they all are supportive concurrent techs in this interconnective world of innovation…politics shouldn’t be obstructing unique tech job amalgamations that can open up new worlds of advancement in stem!!!

By: Tremell Doyle

Tremell Doyle — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 02:33:44 +0000

Completing my AAS degree in Microelectronics was a life changing event. Since then, I have never gone without a good paying job. Congrats Professor Cornea on the grant! I am very excited for new MT students.

By: Tremell Doyle

Tremell Doyle — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 02:06:50 +0000

My decision to attain my AAS in Microelectronics was a life changing decision. Since I completed the program, I have never been without a good paying job. Congrats Professor Cornea on your grant. I am excited for the new MT students.