Springfield Technical Community College Final Exams Begin on December 16, 17, 18, 19. Final Grades Due on December 26 at Midnight. Fall Semester 2019 Volume • 14 – Issue • 4 STEM Day at STCC by Jessie Mongeon very October, Massa- ber 23rd was STEM day, which their robotic arm that could write by visiting the various STEM chusetts has a statewide included a fair that showcased words. Other information tables program representatives. When E“STEM week”; a week student clubs and projects, aimed included the Spectrum Laser students completed the passport, dedicated to boost the interest and at local high school students and Club, the Society of Women En- they were entered into a raffle. awareness of STEM education STCC students with undeclared gineers club, and a table for each By talking to professionals in the and STEM employment opportu- majors. of the 28 STEM programs offered industry, interested students can nities, meaning anything that falls The STEM Expo gathered on here at STCC. get a real idea of the type of work into the science, technology, en- the Seventh Floor of Building 2 In the Gymnasium of Build- they are interested in studying. gineering or mathematics fields. for a STEM Fair, where current ing 2, STEM faculty and industry To find out more about STEM During the week of October 21st, STEM field students showcased representatives were gathered to programs on campus, you can schools around the state dedicated projects that they have worked on speak with students about career contact Dr. Reena Randhir, STEM their resources to events and for their courses. Students also paths and give industry insight. Starter Academy Director. ╬ https://www.stcc.edu/about-stcc/ activities revolving around STEM showcased club projects, such as Participants received ‘passports’ news/stem-day-at-stcc-to-showcase- avocation. Here at STCC, Octo- the eMakers club who showcased that they could get stamped career-pathways.html Using the Fitness Center in Building 2 is Free! by Shawn Ferrari n underrated part of the what muscle groups they’re work- that exercising for 45 minutes ally you’ll start learning more and STCC campus is the Fit- ing out. If you’re still unsure, they three to five times a week was feel right at home. Aness Center in Building 2. have staff there who can help you. associated with the biggest ben- When you go to the Fitness We could be paying $10 a month Working out is good for your efits.” It’s okay to go at your own Center for the first time, you’ll to be a member at Planet Fitness, physical health and it can also do pace and to set your own limits, need to sign a few papers regard- or we can go to the Fitness Center wonders for your mental health. there’s no need to compete with ing liability and policies. You’ll for free. You’re paying for your According to ScienceDaily, “A others all the time. also want to have your student education, and on top of it you study of 1.2 million people in Don’t be scared to work out on ID with you every time or else can use the gym on campus for no the USA has found that people campus. You may think that people they won’t let you work out. The additional cost. who exercise report having 1.5 will judge you for being the new Fitness Center is closed on the The Fitness Center has ev- fewer days of poor mental health kid on the block or for not know- weekends, but they’re open 6:00 erything you’d want from a gym. a month, compared to people who ing what you’re doing, but it’s the am to 5:00 pm every weekday On the STCC website they say, do not exercise.” Working out is complete opposite. It’s a welcom- which should allow plenty of time “The Fitness Center is equipped like hitting a reset button. You ing and judgement free zone. Usu- to work out before or after your with Cybex cardio equipment, may be anxious beforehand, but ally more experienced people at classes. It’s free, so take advan- strength training machines, and during and after working out your the gym don’t mind helping others tage of it! ╬ free weights.” Most machines worries go away. ScienceDaily out and showing them the ropes. Sources: https://www.sciencedaily. com/releaes/2018/08/180808193656. are well labeled with information also say, “More exercise was not It’s all right if you want to try go- htm; https://www.stcc.edu/campus- on how to use them properly and always better, and the study found ing with friends at first, but eventu- life/fitness/ New Parking Process Coming Spring 2020 by Shawn Ferrari eginning this upcoming Non-registered cars are subject were pleased with the ease of the worry because you can register spring semester, STCC to ticketing.” registration process and with the your license plate through the Bwill be putting a new This new procedure will get idea in general.” spring semester. STCC will store parking process into action. The rid of stickers and assigned lots. STCC students who are reg- all license plates in a database, but process will include license plate Students will be able to park in istered for Spring 2020 can start the data will be cleared every se- readers, cameras, and a real time any lot on a first come first serve registering their license plates on mester so you’ll still need to apply count of each parking lot. From basis. Electronic signs will show December 4, 2019. If you’re still for parking for your future fall, Debbie L. Belucci, the Senior whether or not a parking lot is registering for classes or mak- spring, and summer semesters. ╬ Director of Business Services:, full. They will update when cars ing financial arrangements, don’t “Students will now register their enter and leave the parking lots. If license plates (they can actu- a lot is full, students should pro- ally register two plates, but only ceed to a different lot until they one can be in a student lot at find a lot with space. There seems A beautiful snowy campus one time), the camera will take to be no downsides to the new on December 1, 2019. a picture upon entering a lot and process, especially since Debbie check the license plate against said, “We tested it with students https://www.facebook.com/ our database of registered plates. from student government and they SpringfieldTechnicalCom- munityCollege/photos/ Tech Times • Page 2 Tech Times • Page 3 Healthy Students, Successful Semesters: Fall: A Favorite Season The State of Cybersecurity: Bay Path University’s 7th Annual Cybersecurity Summit Health Services on Campus by Jessie Mongeon by Jessie Mongeon by Maria Cruz id you know that October is pursuing their Master’s Degree in eeping yourself healthy ing. Students can also get services DCybersecurity month? What Cybersecurity Management. They Kwhile attending college is like the annual flu shot. You can about that Massachusetts employs are also taking part in a state vital to your academic success. also get information about sexual over 12,000 workers in cyberse- funded internship through Bay Whether it be treating physical health, and of course some free curity at the state level? Cyberse- Path, which was the topic of their or mental health, students should condoms. The Health and Well- curity is a rapidly expanding field powerpoint presentation. They keep their health as a priority ness Center does not accept insur- which many schools, especially gave an overview of their intern- despite all the hustle and bustle ance as a form of payment. here in Massachusetts, are now ship program through Paragus IT, of college life. STCC has always This year, as a new addition offering degrees in. One local uni- where they have been perform- had a health center on campus, to the Health and Wellness Cen- Fall, 2019 in Granby, MA. Staff photos. versity has an especially well es- ing cybersecurity assessments for though up until this past spring it ter that was not previously in the tablished cybersecurity program, small, local companies in the area. was located in Building 20 with old one in Building 20, there is a launched just seven years ago. The final keynote speaker was all is one of the seasons most because you are bonding more. the rest of the Health Services student Self Care room. Students Bay Path University in Stephanie Helm, the first direc- people love. People love fall For example, let’s say you haven’t department. However, the new and employees can use this room F Longmeadow hosted their 7th tor of the MassCyberCenter at especially for Halloween, Thanks- seen your friend in a while and campus Health and Wellness for lactation, wound care, self- annual Cybersecurity Summit on the Mass Tech Collaborative. Her giving and the changes in colors you both love scary movies; Center is located in the new administration of medications, October 4th to kick off National background includes a 30-year ca- of leaves. you could spend the whole night Building 19 along with all the meditation and other reflective Cybersecurity Month. The Sum- reer as a cryptologic information But sometimes the weather watching horror movies, and then other student services. practices, and nearly any other mit has been held every year warfare officer in the US Navy. gets a little weird. For example, when you get to Christmas, scary CSN’s mission is to help Ameri- This hotline is 211, and is cur- The Health and Wellness lawful healthcare needs.