Welcome to
The Interface
- the NOVA IET monthly newsletter
Each month we'll have stories about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) at NOVA covering Information and Engineering Technology and STEM Outreach through NOVA SySTEMic. From programs to events to spotlights on individuals who share the STEM dream,
The Interface
will keep you informed and engaged!
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Jan 2020
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STEM Camp Registration Now Live!
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At NOVA SySTEMic, we have the most exciting and educational summer STEM camps in Northern Virginia! Led by STEM teachers and college students enrolled in STEM programs, our STEM Camp program introduces Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math to thousands of grade-school students.
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Scholarships for DCO Students!
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Two fantastic scholarship opportunities for Northern Virginia Community College students enrolled in the Data Center Operations Technology program - the Potomac AFCOM (Assoc. for Computer Operations Management) Scholarship ($2000) and the CoreSite Datacenter Scholarship ($1000)
Students will be able to apply through Feb 14th...
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Night at the Museum this Weekend!
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This weekend at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Dulles we will be running our 2nd annual VEX robotics signature event -
Night at the Museum
(NATM20). Join us for skill, teamwork, and high competition with the Space Shuttle Discovery and the SR-71 Blackbird as our backdrops! 60 of the best high school teams will go head to head for 3 available spots at the VEX Robotics World Championship! #NATM20 #ToughestTournament
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Black History Month at NOVA features an Engineer
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Dionne Henry
is the Program Chief Engineer for Operational Commercial Engines for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Engines and will host
“Making The Table Bigger: Minority Success in a Majority World”
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Thursday, February 13
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It will be a moderated “fireside chat” with Dionne talking about her experience...
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An amazing month for NOVA as the
Fab Lab is open
and ready to equip the region with STEM talent! The ribbon cutting opened proceedings and kicked off official speeches and dedication, Fab Lab tours, demonstrations, hands-on activities, field trips for grade-school students and open houses for college students and the community. #WeDoSTEM
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Pictured (L to R)
Zuzana Steen
(Micron),
Ann Wheeler
(PWC Board of Supervisors - Chair),
Dr. Chad Knights
(NOVA IET Provost),
Dr. Molly Lynch
(NOVA MA Provost),
Dr. Anne Kress
(NOVA President),
Delegate Tom Rust
(GO Virginia),
Tom Murtha
(Micron),
The Honorable Hal Parrish
(Mayor of Manassas), and
The Honorable Preston Banks
(City of Manassas Park - Vice Mayor). Photo Credit: NOVA Graphics
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NOVA CyCon 3.0 in Loudoun
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Calling All Hackers, Cybersecurity Professionals, and Students!
Our 3rd Annual
NOVA CyCon
event will be held on Saturday February 15th at the Higher Education Center on the NOVA Loudoun Campus. Featuring a full lineup of cybersecurity experts, speakers and federal contractors presenting on cutting-edge topics! FREE event, FREE lunch!
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Prince William-Manassas Regional Science and Engineering Fair
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The upcoming 2020 Prince William-Manassas Regional Science and Engineering Fair
needs Judges
for student research projects. The Middle (Grades 6-8) and Senior (Grades 9-12) Division fairs will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Kelly Leadership Center
in Manassas...
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Community College Innovation Challenge - compete for cash!
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Calling All Community College Student Innovators - Do you know a student with an entrepreneurial spirit and an interest in STEM? For the fifth year, AACC in partnership with the National Science Foundation, is inviting community college students to participate in the Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC)...
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NOVA SySTEMic - Who We Are
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We are Northern Virginia Community College's (NOVA) STEM Outreach Program. We do STEM Camps, STEM Competitions, STEM Expos, Teacher Professional Development, STEMinars and more!
#WeDoSTEM
Our mission is to develop a sustainable STEM pipeline in Northern Virginia. We engage students in elementary school and inspire them to continue pursuing STEM education in high school, college, and the workforce through a collaboration with schools, businesses and community organizations.
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