Ernest F. Martineau stopped by the this morning for the Roadshow to learn about cutting edge products in the field of protection. They, along with students in our (ROC) got a chance to try virtual reality training, fire off the latest in taser technology, drone piloting, and so much more ..read more

Yesterday, Fitchburg State University is hosting the 11th Annual  Mental Health & Law Enforcement Conference. This day-long event is designed for Police, First Responders, Emergency Service providers, Department of Mental Health,  , Justice System partners, and other interested parties to come together and focus on mental health issues in their respective professions ..read more

held a three hour interactive course in Basic Shelter Operations (BSO) here on the Fitchburg State University campus today. This course, led by Allen R. Phillips,  provided a high-level introduction to basic shelter operations, and was developed in collaboration with to provide a common vision and guiding principles to improve shelter coordination, support, and information sharing across Massachusetts ..read more

first week is in full swing. The are designed to support all aspects of AP courses, including AP methodology, curriculum, class assignments and examinations as well as providing strategies for teaching AP courses. Here, Biology Educators run through some AP experiments to bring to their own classrooms.  ..read more

This afternoon, students enrolled in the  Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) Summer Academy, played a game of Capture the Flag in the Fitchburg State University quad. Fitchburg State University Campus is hosting the program which is administered by  to serve high school students from Athol, Winchendon, and Gardner to prepare them for college and STEM careers.  ..read more

 first week is in full swing. The  are designed to support all aspects of AP courses, including AP methodology, curriculum, class assignments and examinations as well as providing strategies for teaching AP courses. Art & Design Educators spent the week long program in a combination of lecture, projects, and discussion to improve their teaching skills.  ..read more

  AP Studio Art Summer Institute for new and experienced teachers of AP explore the 3D Art and Design, 2D Art and Design and Drawing portfolios. Studio sessions facilitate the creation of valuable curricula through corresponding art making ..read more

Here, We Soar! Do you want to see how student Cameron Sousa soars? Student Spotlight! Cameron Sousa of Hudson is majoring in Engineering Technology with a concentration in construction management. Sousa has been the president of the university chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Chapter for the past year. This chapter is all about building relationships with industry professionals, getting knowledge and insight from experts, attending professional meetings and site visits, and exploring opportunities for internships and jobs. Students interested in joining should con ..read more

Early this week, a small group of Majors were immersed in a virtual reality simulation training session at the McKay Campus School. In this particular scenario, students worked with virtual parents and grandparents, as if they were having a 1:1 session, discussing their student's success or lack thereof. The experience was quite realistic with one student saying "I'm sweating" after their session. This is just one of the many tools that Fitchburg State University  uses to aid their Education students in mastering instructional moves, and in fostering social emotional learning ..read more