Tagged: Metropolitan Community College

Business & Tech
9:21 am
Thu February 14, 2013

Fab Lab Goes 3D At MCC

A concept that started at MIT more than a decade ago is making its mark in the Kansas City area.  It’s called Fab Lab.  That’s short for fabrication laboratory.  It’s home to cutting edge technology such as a laser engraver and 3d printers plus tools and machinery seen in high school shop classes.   

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Education
4:47 pm
Fri June 1, 2012

KC Port Authority Buys Into Richards-Gebauer, MCC Expands To Site

The Kansas City Port Authority has snapped up six buildings at Richards-Gebaur Commerce Park and is leasing a portion to Metropolitan Community College.

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Health
6:48 pm
Fri February 17, 2012

Sebelius Touts Electronic Medical Records During Visit

Credit Elana Gordon / KCUR
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius [4th from left] touted the benefits of health information technology during a panel at Metropolitan Community College's Health Science Institute.

The health industry comprises nearly one fifth of the nation’s GDP, but up until recently, relied mostly on paper files.

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Health Slideshow
2:59 pm
Fri February 17, 2012

Video: Sebelius To Visit College's Virtual Hospital

Credit Elana Gordon / KCUR
Melissa Trybom hooks up MCC's simulation lab.

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is in Kansas City today, drawing attention to developments in health information technology.

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