OCTC’s Christi Midkiff, Dr. Stacy Edds-Ellis, Dave Wilson, Theresa Schmitt, Shannon Frazer from the Alcoa Foundation, OCTC’s Tim Williamson, Scott Clay from OCTC’s Foundation, OCTC’s Shawn Payne, Dr. Scott Williams, Steve Gardner from OCTC’s Foundation and OCTC’s Mike Rodgers.
OWENSBORO, Ky. — The Owensboro Community and Technical College Foundation, Inc. received a grant award of $25,000 from the Alcoa Foundation. The grant will support the implementation of the ALCOA STEAM Project, focusing on promoting education and careers in science, technology, engineering and art.
The program’s goal is to engage a minimum of 150 middle and high school-aged students, particularly those underrepresented in STEAM, through sharing relevant information and utilizing engaging, hands-on learning activities.
OCTC faculty, who teach computer and information systems, art, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and other STEAM program areas will host community outreach activities in the spring 2022 semester, followed by a STEAM academy during the summer.
Shannon Frazer, a Communications Specialist for Alcoa Warrick Operations, presented the award on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in the Advanced Technology Center on OCTC’s Main Campus at 4800 New Hartford Road in Owensboro.
For more information about OCTC’s ALCOA STEAM project, contact Theresa Schmitt at 270-686-4604 or by email at theresa.schmitt@kctcs.edu.