AFCEA International Chapter News
TUCSON CHAPTER CHAPTER - Oct 10, 2013

Education Insight to Meet STEM Challenges

In October, the chapter welcomed Keith “Mac” McIntosh, vice chancellor for information technology and chief information officer for Pima Community College. McIntosh shared information on the 22 Department of Homeland Security-categorized science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs that Pima instructs and their important role in meeting energy sector, aviation technology and additional STEM-related careers in Tucson and the southwest. He also shared Pima's initiatives to develop STEM education and instructors in line with meeting Department of Education Strategic Plan initiatives, especially the outreach and partnership of Pima with the local community and programs to encourage education and excitement about STEM for students in K-12th grades. Following an engaging question and answer session, McIntosh shared the importance of his STEM-related degrees in facilitating his transition from the Air Force to a civilian career field and encouraged the enlisted attendees in particular to pursue education for the opportunities that it facilitates.

Event Photographs:

Together at the October luncheon are (l-r) Capt. Matt Kahley, USAF, chapter vice president for Young AFCEANs; Capt. Trish Pacheco, USAFNG, chapter secretary; Capt. Stacie Voorhees, USAF, chapter vice president for programs; Keith McIntosh, Pima Community College; and Maj. Brian Sroufe, USAF, chapter president. McIntosh addressed the chapter on the role of community college in meeting STEM education challenges for the Tucson area and beyond.
Together at the October luncheon are (l-r) Capt. Matt Kahley, USAF, chapter vice president for Young AFCEANs; Capt. Trish Pacheco, USAFNG, chapter secretary; Capt. Stacie Voorhees, USAF, chapter vice president for programs; Keith McIntosh, Pima Community College; and Maj. Brian Sroufe, USAF, chapter president. McIntosh addressed the chapter on the role of community college in meeting STEM education challenges for the Tucson area and beyond.

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