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July 7, 2009
Calhoun Receives $150,000 from the National Science Foundation
Calhoun Community College has received an award notification from the National Science Foundation of funding in the amount of $150,000 for the college's new Technical Curriculum Options and Resources (TechCOR) project.
According to Debi Garrison, coordinator of grants at Calhoun, the primary focus of the program is advanced manufacturing technology. "The focus of this grant is to convert traditional courses in the college's Advanced Manufacturing Technology program into a web-based format," commented Garrison. "Once the project is complete, the courses will be offered in multiple formats to match the needs and schedules of our students," Garrison added.
The areas of instruction in the program include industrial safety, precision measurement, computer-aided design (CAD), fluid systems, introduction to thermal/electrical principles, introduction to computer integrated manufacturing (CIM), material and processes, and quality control concepts.
Ann Coleman, Project Director, said, "This is a wonderful opportunity to develop courses that can be offered in a blended format to meet the needs of local business and industry workforce as well as traditional Calhoun students." For more information contact Coleman at 256/306-2938.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering. In fiscal year (FY) 2009, its budget is $9.5 billion, which includes $3.0 billion provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. NSF funds reach all 50 states through grants to over 1,900 universities and institutions. Each year, NSF receives about 44,400 competitive requests for funding, and makes over 11,500 new funding awards. NSF also awards over $400 million in professional and service contracts yearly.
Coverage of this release:
- Calhoun receives $150K from Science Foundation, The Athens News-Courier, Thursday, July 9, 2009 issue, p.4A
- Calhoun to offer courses in manufacturing on Net, The Huntsville Times, Wednesday, July 8, 2009 issue, p.B1
- Grant to make more Calhoun classes available online, WAFF, Channel 48, Huntsville, AL, Wednesday, July 8, 2009, website and newscasts
- Calhoun receives $150,000 grant, The Decatur Daily, Wednesday, July 8, 2009 issue, p.B4
- Calhoun Receives $150,000 from the National Science Foundation, ChamberLink Newsletter, an online publication of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce, Wednesday, July 8, 2009 issue
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Janet Kincherlow-Martin
Director of Public Relations
(256) 306-2561
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