STEM In The Community

During his internship at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), Cape Cod Community College student Jacob Hemeon discovered his passion for research and a future in academia, while working hands-on with zebrafish to study how pollutants affect development.

Meet Mike Baldon! Mike is an Engineering student at Cape Cod Community College (4Cs) whose path to STEM has been anything but ordinary, from photography and 3D printing to guiding kayak tours on the Cape.

Meet Jasmine Kohler! Jasmine is an Environmental Technology student at Cape Cod Community College (4Cs) whose passion for science started in a rather unexpected place...a hospital room on Christmas Day.

Cape Cod Community College’s STEM Starter Academy concluded with the STEM Student Research Symposium, showcasing the work of nine students who conducted research at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. The event highlighted their research and the strong partnership between 4Cs and WHOI. More than a closing, it celebrated student achievement and the program’s lasting impact in preparing future STEM leaders.

Meet Emily Pensak, a dedicated Biology major at Cape Cod Community College and a member of STEM Starter Academy - a program that supports current and prospective STEM students as they explore and pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. When Emily first started college, she was considering a career in physical therapy or psychology, but as she explored different fields, she found herself increasingly drawn toward environmental science and conservation, a passion that had been building for years.

Meet Tyler Farr! You’ve probably seen him in the Maker Space of the Science Building at Cape Cod Community College, assembling 3D printers or helping students troubleshoot their printing projects. Tyler is a driven Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing major and a member of STEM Starter Academy, a program that supports current and prospective STEM students as they explore and pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

WaterWORKS 2025 is a day of exploration and excitement where 400 students from Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket will interact with 60+ blue economy and STEM related employers and educators. Interactive displays, fun activities, in-depth one-on-one conversations, and panel Q&A sessions leave students with a greater understanding of the career opportunities waiting for them here at home.

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