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F a l l 2 0 1 6 • S T U F F 5 From our sponsor G reat careers start at Quinsig- amond Community College! We are excited for the oppor- tunity to participate in Stuff magazine, and highlight the many ways that QCC is poised to deliver high qual- ity, state-of-the-art education to help you pursue or grow your career in advanced manufacturing, technology, or other STEM-related fields. If you are an employer, QCC has the experi- ence, tools, and facilities to ensure that your workforce has the skills they need to keep your business atop an ultra-competitive landscape. The brand new, state-of-the-art Quinsigamond Engineering, Science, and Technology Center (QuEST) provides advanced technical training in fields like biomedical engineering, biotechnology, manufacturing, mecha- tronics, robotics, and others that foster competitiveness in today's STEM (Sci- ence, Technology, Engineering and Math) economy. The QuEST Center houses a mechatronics lab, a com- bined electronics and energy utility technology lab, a CAD/CAM design studio, and labs for physics, biology, chemistry and pre-pharmacy science classes. QuEST is also home to QCC's first Fab Lab and QCC is the only com- munity college in Massachusetts to have this MIT-developed collaborative workspace on campus. A networked maker space, the Fab Lab allows you to utilize a range of high-tech tools, from digital printers and laser cutters to CAD design software and design development and manufacturing products. Linked with a worldwide network, QCC's Fab Lab enables students to participate in video con- ferencing, share plans and designs and receive technical assistance on projects with Fab Labbers anywhere in the world. Hyper-focused on local and re- gional manufacturing needs and dedicated to delivering an educa- tion relevant to today's changing workplace, QCC features advanced coursework, hands-on training and high-tech science facilities that spur innovation, creativity and skills with real-world application. QCC offers over 100 degree and certificate programs. From certificates in Elec- tronics Technology, CNC Technolo- gy, and Computer Aided Design, to degrees in Mechatronics, Photonics, Biomedical Engineering and Applied Manufacturing and many more, QCC has many options to meet the needs of individual students and corporate partners alike. Visit www.QCC.edu/ STEM for more information. We look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.