NEWPORT – The Newport County Chamber of Commerce will hold a showcase event on Thursday, May 4, as part of its STEAM Before Hours collaboration with local businesses to highlight the importance of emerging tech industries in Newport.
STEAM, an acronym that stands for “science, technology, engineering, art and math,” represents both the industries related to those fields and a set of workforce skills considered vital for students and professionals seeking employment with Rhode Island’s tech and manufacturing companies.
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The STEAM Before Hours series launched on April 4 with an event hosted by FabNewport, a community maker workshop that operates the FabLab at the Florence Gray Center in Newport. FabNewport showcased Aiming to empower learners to master powerful technology and develop a growth mindset. FabNewport showcased how children as young as 10 are learning to use powerful tools, machines and materials to advance their learning.
“As a voice for local business, our STEAM Before Hours series showcases the exciting work taking place right here in Newport County,” said Erin Donovan-Boyle, executive director of the Newport Chamber. “We invite members to attend our next session at CCRI, where they will see firsthand the exceptional innovators at Cyber Range and how they are preparing students for a bright future in the field of cyber technology.”
Cyber Range, the state’s first such facility, officially opened last October on the Community College of Rhode Island’s Newport County Campus. For the STEAM Before Hours event, Cyber Range will showcase the hands-on testing environment it offers for students and industry professionals, complete with a virtual platform for cybersecurity modeling, simulation and job training.
Space for the Cyber Range event is limited, and those interested in attending should RSVP by calling (401) 847-1608 or visiting www.newportchamber.com.
Kaylen Auer is a PBN contributing writer.
