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Fortiani» (Observer A p ril 11.2012 Andrew Hill Joseph Thiebes Justin Martinez Pacific Northwest College Spotlight special Robert Konell Page 7 edition Samantha Mellin Sheng Shen NASA Looks to PCC for Future Engineers Careers include aerospace, science and education Seven Portland Community College students have been re warded with recognition by the space agency NASA for hard work in their studies. Four of the students, Sheng Chen, Justin Martinez, Joseph Thiebes and Danny Nguyen, were named National Commu nity College Aerospace Schol ars. and will take part in interac tive web-based activities before visiting the Jet Propulsion Labo ratory in Pasadena, Calif., May 1-3 for a hands-on engineering project. The project gives community college students a chance to design robotic rovers in coop eration with NASA. The teams will establish fictional com pa nies pursuing Mars exploration. Each team will develop, design and build a prototype rover, then use their prototypes to navigate a course, collect rocks and wa ter and return to a home base. The o n-site ex p erien ce this spring includes a tour of NAS A facilities and briefings from agency scientists and engineers. In • a d d itio n , M a rtin e z , Samantha Mellin, Andrew Hill and R o b e rt K o n ell w ere aw arded the O regon NASA Space Grant Consortium Schol arship. The program recognizes the academic accomplishments of students focused on a future career in the aerospace, science, or education community. Konell is a computer science and math major based at the Cascade Campus who plans to Mt. Hood Jazz Concert Friday Genesis, the Mt. Hood Com munity College vocal jazz en semble, will perform 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 13 in the Visual Arts Theatre, located on the Gresham Campus, 26000 S.E. Stark St. The ensemble will be joined by the Jeff Baker Quartet. “Jeff Baker is a highly versa tile jazz singer who is strongly inspired by the wonderful Chet Baker. Jeff was also a mentor L egal N otices for many recent Genesis stu dents. His bass player and drum mer also play for the Grammy winner Kurt Elling. It’s going to be a fabulous concert,” said Dave Barduhn, MHCC instructor and music and jazz ensemble direc tor. Tickets will be available at the door and are $10 for students with identification and $15 for general admission. Parking will be free during the performance. Need to publish a court document or notice? Need an affidavit of publication quickly and efficiently? Please fax or e-mail your notice for a free price quote! Fax: 503-288-0015 e-mail: classlfleds@portlandobseryer.com The Portland Observer transfer to Portland State Uni versity where he will pursue ei ther a bachelor's degree in com puter science with a math minor, or a dual major in both. "It's amazing," said Konell of the grant. "I'm a low-income student, and so financially it's a huge gift, especially with the ever increasing cost of tuition. Aside from that, I've worked extremely hard since I started back to school with PCC, and it feels good to have someone single you out for all of your effort. It certainly magnifies my motivation to try hard in everything I do.” NASA chooses students from across the nation through a com petitive process. Selected stu dents are pursuing their initial undergraduate degree at a com For more information about munity college who have an in NASA's education programs, terest for mathematics, science, visit nasa.gov/education. engineering or computer science. S n H s c r iH c f 0033 O U U d V IlU V J Fill Out & Send To: |Jortlanh (Dbseruer Attn: Subscriptions, PO Box 3137, Portland OR 97208 $45.00 for 3 months • $80.00 for 6 mo. • $125.00 for 1 year (please include check with this subscription form) N ame : _______________________________ T elephone : __________________________ A ddress : _____________________________ or email subscriptions@portlandobserver.com Feel Great About YOUR FUTURE Train in the Health Care Field in Less Than 1 Year!* We’ll Help You Get There > Financial aid available for those who qualify. > Day and evening classes offered. Ask about our online courses.** > Career placement assistance available for graduates. > Accredited Member, ACICS Call Now for More Information! 1-888-273-0712 Apply online at www.EnrollEverest Everest I c o LLEGH 425 SW Washington St. • Portland, OR 9721 120 NE 136th Ave., Ste. 130 •Vancouver, W cated in Stonemill Center) Everest I i n s t i t u T e 9600 SW Oak St., 4th Floor • Tigard, OR 97223 Programs and schedules vary by campus. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at www.everest.edu/disclosures. *Some programs longer than one year. **Not all programs available online.
