BBCC receives $4.4 million federal STEM grant funds

A $4.4 million federal grant focusing on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) was awarded to Big Bend Community College September 20.

The grant provides $900,000 per year for five years toward STEM curricula, facilities, equipment, career advising and professional development.

“It will be exciting to see how the resulting collaboration with employers and baccalaureate institutions will impact our students and our communities,” said BBCC President Bill Bonaudi.

Jobs in STEM fields are plentiful in the college’s rural service district due to a growing and diversified industrial secto...