News Release
IWV Campus
National Science Foundation Delegation to Visit College
April 8, 2009
A delegation from the National Science Foundation will visit Cerro Coso
College on April 9 & 10.
The delegation will be coming to discuss Cerro Coso's path-breaking programs
in wind and solar technology and to see both the college's solar
photovoltaic field and its outstanding astronomy facilities. In addition,
the delegation will join professor Larry Board and dean Valerie Karnes to
visit the wind farms at Tehachapi where Cerro Coso students train for green
jobs in the growing wind industry. "This visit from the National Science
Foundation team is a great indication that Cerro Coso Community College's efforts to
upgrade and expand its offerings in science, engineering, math, and
alternative energy are gaining national recognition," stated Dr. James Fay,
Vice President of Academic Affairs, Cerro Coso Community College.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Natalie Dorrell, Public Information (760) 384-6260