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The Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation at MCLA, which prepares students to enter the research pipeline and STEM careers.
“We needed to
be at this hub
of innovation, advancement, and opportunities for students to grow and support a critical sector in the Berkshires.”
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provide for our MBA students and the collaborations with indus- try leaders at the BIC.”
Innovative Model
Through this partnership, MCLA aims to contribute to the BIC’s efforts to foster growth within the life sciences, advanced manufac- turing, and all regional technology and innovation-based sectors.
“To explain an MBA influenced by innovation ... you could sub- stitute the word innovation for creativity. What we’re able to do by having the classes at the BIC is that we’re allowing students to be adjacent to the creative process,” Rebelo said. “To be able to spark additional thinking that conjures up new ideas that can also be socially responsible is a big win. You may think about technology as
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device, or maybe something like SolaBlock,” he went on, referring to the Easthampton-based developer of solar masonry units. “They can have coffee with an industry leader and talk about clean tech. They have access to all these organizations.”
MCLA President James Birge, a BIC board member, added that “it’s incredible to see two major Berkshire County institu- tions come together to leverage the growth of MCLA’s program- ming with the BIC advancement opportunities. I’m looking for- ward to the networking and educational opportunities this will
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