February 23, 2011

Center Announces First Round of Equipment and Supply Matching Grants

The Center has announced the first round of grants through its new Equipment and Supplies Program for Skills Training and Education, which provides funding for the purchase of equipment at vocational technical schools, community colleges and workforce training organizations in Massachusetts. The program will provide grants totaling more than $3.4 million to 32 schools and organizations to support STEM education across the state.

President of parent company Merck KGaA Dr. Stefan Oschmann, Governor Deval Patrick, and Dr. Fereydoun Firouz, President and CEO of EMD Serono Inc. at the grand opening of EMD Serono's new research facility in Billerica.
President of parent company Merck KGaA Dr. Stefan Oschmann, Governor Deval Patrick, and Dr. Fereydoun Firouz, President and CEO of EMD Serono Inc. at the grand opening of EMD Serono’s new research facility in Billerica.
Dr. Bruce Jackson, Coordinator of Biotechnology Programs at Mass Bay Community College, with President Obama prior to receiving a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring.
Dr. Bruce Jackson, Coordinator of Biotechnology Programs at Mass Bay Community College, with President Obama prior to receiving a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring.