STEM Division

Based on workplace competencies, the following 2-year programs enable students to develop the technical and professional skills necessary to start a career upon graduation:

• Electronics Technology, A.A.S.
• Electronics Technology, Occupational Track, A.A.S.
• Measurement Science/Metrology Technology, A.A.S.
• Nanofabrication Technology, A.A.S.
• Technical Trades - HVAC Option, A.A.S.

Out of the total number of students enrolled at BC3, 70% transfer their credits to a 4-year college or university.BC3 credits are recognized by public, private, and online 4-year colleges and universities. Students who complete an associate degree in one of the PASSHE* programs can transfer to any Pennsylvania state institution with junior standing:

• Biological Science - Duquesne University Track, A.S.
• Biological Science, A.S.*
• Chemistry - Duquesne University Track, A.S.
• Chemistry, A.S.*
• Engineering, A.S.
• Mathematics, A.S.*

*PASSHE - PA State System of Higher Education

The following certificate programs can be completed within a year and provide students with a foundation and/or expand their knowledge base.

• Apprenticeship Technology, Workplace Certificate
• Basic Manufacturing, Workplace Certificate
• CNC Programming Technology, Workplace Certificate
• Electronics Technology, Workplace Certificate
• Machine Tool Technology, Workplace Certificate
• Mechatronics Level I, Workplace Certificate
• Mechatronics Level II, Workplace Certificate
• Nanofabrication Technology Specialization
• Technical Trades - Applied Technology, Certificate

Ameduri, Mike - Mathematics
Faculty Advisor for Mathematics and General Studies Programs
michael.ameduri@bc3.edu

Cavaliero, Cheryl - Mathematics Program Coordinator
Faculty Advisor for Mathematics and General Studies Programs
cheryl.cavaliero@bc3.edu

Gesicki, David - Biology
Faculty Advisor for Biology Program
david.gesicki@bc3.edu

Kovac, Matt - Mechanical Technology
Faculty Advisor for Engineering Program
matt.kovac@bc3.edu

Mayfield, Stephen  - Biology
Faculty Advisor for Biology Program at BC3 @ Cranberry
stephen.mayfield@bc3.edu

Motha, Madhu  - Mathematics
Faculty Advisor for Mathematics and General Studies Programs
madhu.motha@bc3.edu

Ripper, John - Biology Program Coordinator
Faculty Advisor for Biology and General Studies Programs
john.ripper@bc3.edu

Ripper, Melinda - Chemistry Program Coordinator
Faculty Advisor for Chemistry and General Studies Programs
melinda.ripper@bc3.edu

Robinson, Michael - Manufacturing with Advanced Technology Program Coordinator
Faculty Advisor for Engineering Technology and Manufacturing Programs
michael.robinson@bc3.edu

Ruediger, Kevin - Measurement Science/Metrology Technology & Engineering Programs Coordinator
Faculty Advisor for Metrology and Engineering Programs
kevin.ruediger@bc3.edu

Stage, Deborah - Biology
Faculty Advisor for Biology Program at BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing and BC3 @ LindenPointe
deborah.stage@bc3.edu

Xin, Amy (Junhua) - Chemistry
Faculty Advisor for Chemistry and General Studies Programs
amy.xin@bc3.edu