Q:, When did you start at NSC?, A:, Winter 2019., Q:, What are you studying and what award are you earning (degree, certificate, etc.)?, A:, Studying Industrial & Systems Engineering, earned Associate of Science from NSC., Q:, What field would you like to go into?, A:, Space Systems Engineering and/or Payload Operations, Q:, Favorite class and/or favorite memory at NSC?, Favorite class: Chemistry 162 with Jackie Hong . Favorite memory: 2022 Northwest Xtreme Rocketry Show when NSC Rocketry Club collaborated with Amur State University Rocketry Club in the successful launch of a Level 3 Formula-150 high-powered rocket with a functioning GPS-tracking payload., Q:, Why NSC?, A:, Its convenient location got me in the door, but the rocketry club and the Ready Set Transfer program kept me here., Q:, Did you utilize any student support services at NSC?, A:, The Ready Set Transfer scholarship and my advisor for that program, Ann Murkowski , helped me with funding and extracurricular opportunities., Q:, Boundaries/obstacles/challenges that you’ve overcome?, A:, I had to work full time the first 3.5 years while I took night classes. Learning how to study for these challenging courses while working 40 hours per week was challenging. In addition, after my first year at NSC, I learned that I have an autoimmune disease and ADHD. These diagnoses drastically impacted my educational progress., Q:, Where do you draw your inspiration from?, A:, My family and friends, who are all successful in either their professional or personal lives, have inspired and encouraged me to persevere. My mentor and rocketry advisor, Tracy Furutani , has always motivated me to face failure as an opportunity. My parents, who both pursued their degrees later in life showed me that chasing your dreams at your own pace is commendable. Finally, my partner who is…, Q:, Why is getting a higher education important to you?, A:, While getting a degree is necessary to become an engineer, I began pursuing a higher education as a means of finding a career field that would engage my passion for applied science and mathematics. Along with these opportunities, I have learned that contributing to a supportive community is vital to academic success. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to be NSC Rocketry Club President this…, Q:, What’s next after NSC?, A:, I am currently in the process of completing NASA’s Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) program, which will end with an on-site experience at Armstrong Flight Research Center. During my summer break, I will spend time with my family, friends, and the rocketry community before starting at the University of Washington this upcoming Fall. I will be focusing on my courses at university during…, Q:, Anything else you’d like to share?, A:, I would like to encourage other students to keep working toward their dreams, no matter how unrealistic they might sound. Four years ago, I didn’t want to tell anyone that I was trying to get into engineering because I was worried that I wouldn’t make it to where I am now. Don’t do what I did back then… tell people. You will get encouragement and support from the most unexpected places. Allow the…
North Seattle College (NSC) honored the class of 2023 during the Seattle Colleges commencement ceremony June 22 at T-Mobile Park. Some 939 graduates completed their programs and earned a degree or certificate during a time in which students have faced many challenges, not the least of which was a global pandemic that drastically changed the way the college community taught and learned over the…, Note: All figures in this release reflect preliminary data and are subject to change.,
An inspiring new mural was recently unveiled during a June 14 celebration at North Seattle College (NSC). Designed by Seattle-based Mexican-American artist and illustrator Grace Gonzalez , the mural, Blooms of Change, was painted by art students and is located on the Opportunity Center building on the south end of the NSC campus. On her website, Gonzalez writes that the design she created was…
North Seattle College has named Dr. Rachel Solemsaas interim president, effective Sept. 16. Dr. Solemsaas will take over the post from acting president Jill Lane, who has served in the role since July. The president’s position at North Seattle opened earlier this summer when Dr. Chemene Crawford took a similar role at Everett College. “We are very excited to welcome Dr. Solemsaas to North Seattle…
North Seattle College Summer 2023 hours for student-facing services begin Tuesday, June 20 (Monday, June 19 is the Juneteenth holiday) and continue through Friday, Sept. 1. , In-person, Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Note, : Admissions, Advising, Enrollment Services, Financial Aid and the One Stop Launch Pad will be open in-person from 9 a.m. to noon the Friday before Summer Quarter begins (June 23) and the first Friday of the quarter (June 30)., Virtual, Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Note, : Admissions, Advising, Enrollment Services, Financial Aid and Workforce Education Funding will be available until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, except for the July 4 holiday.
Spring Fest 2023 Wednesday, May 24 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Led by Student Leadership at North, the event will feature a talent show, lots of games, cultural representations from student clubs, music, dancers and much more! Of course, there will also be refreshments, information about college programs and a ton of Pacific Tree Frog spirit. And if you want to know what “Pacific Tree Frog spirit” is all about, be sure to stop by Spring Fest on the 24th.…, Note, : If you have a need for interpreter services or other access services, please let us know by contacting Dr. Mari Acob-Nash, dean, Student Support Services, Maria.Acob-Nash@Seattlecolleges.edu .
Dr. Chemene Crawford, who has served in the president’s role at North Seattle College for the past three years, will transition to a new role as president at Everett Community College on July 1, 2023. The plan for naming a replacement for Dr. Crawford was recently announced by Dr. Rosie Rimando-Chareunsap, interim chancellor for Seattle Colleges. The process started with Dr. Rimando-Chareunsap…
North Seattle College faculty voted to adopt a common percentage-to-decimal grade conversion chart for college-wide use beginning fall quarter 2023. North’s Curriculum and Academic Standards (CAS) committee recommended approval of the faculty’s decision, and in May it was approved by the college’s vice president for Instruction, Pete Lortz. The new chart aligns with recently adopted charts by…, Percentage, GPA, Letter Grade, 95-100 4.0 A 94 3.9 A 93 3.8 A- 92 3.7 A- 91 3.6 A- 90 3.5 A- 89 3.4 B+ 88 3.3 B+ 87 3.2 B+ 86 3.1 B 85 3.0 B 84 2.9 B 83 2.8 B- 82 2.7 B- 81 2.6 B- 80 2.5 B- 79 2.4 C+ 78 2.4 C+ 77 2.2 C+ 76 2.1 C 75 2.0 C 74 1.9 C 73 1.8 C- 72 1.7 C- 71 1.6 C- 70 1.5 C- 69 1.4 D+ 68 1.3 D+ 67 1.2 D+ 66 1.1 D 65 1.0 D 64-0 0.0 F
