Student Board Members

Become a PIC MC Student Board Member

Learn how a board works, how to present in front of a group of professionals, and network for future jobs. Student board members also receive $1,000 towards the next steps in their education.

Deadline to apply: August 30.

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Background on PIC MC

The Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology at Montgomery College, or PIC MC, is a hub of education, business, and entrepreneurship, where industry partners co-locate and actively interact with faculty and students to achieve both educational and economic success. The Montgomery College Germantown Campus features the Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, an 80,000-square-foot medical office Building, a 145,000-square-foot bioscience educational building, and the Montgomery County-owned Germantown Innovation Center, a business incubator with 24 startup life sciences companies.

The vision of PIC MC is to develop a hub of education, research, employment, and entrepreneurship with the following goals:

• Provide space for economic development to include company locations;
• Locate entrepreneurs on campus to speed introduction of new science into classrooms;
• Support student internships and interaction with companies; and
• Provide students with advanced market-ready knowledge and skills.

The development of the Pinkney Innovation Complex has continued its growth and reflects the ongoing collaboration and interests of Montgomery College, PIC MC, Montgomery County, the Montgomery County Planning Board and the private sector. The Pinkney Innovation Complex began with a shared vision of Montgomery College and Montgomery County as a hub of education, business and entrepreneurship where Montgomery College students and faculty, and industry partners achieve educational and economic success.

Interested in learning more? Students are encouraged to contact PIC MC directly for additional information and next steps.

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Past Board Members

Connect with former student board members and learn from their experiences.

“This board experience is such a unique opportunity to add to my resume. It is broadening my horizons and showing future employers that I am well-rounded and willing to take on any and all opportunities presented to me." – Dayana Batres, General STEM major and current PIC MC Student Board Member

"My experience at Astra Zeneca was incredible. I remember seeing all the different scientists working there and thinking to my self, I cannot wait for this to be me one day." – Evelin Davila, Public Health major and past PIC MC Student Board Member

 “PIC MC had a lot of resources that can be beneficial to students in terms of gaining skills and partnering with private sector companies so they can be better prepared for jobs.” – Leenchoo Chawaka, past PIC MC Student Board Member

“Students deserve a seat at the table as a future change maker. Hands down the highlight of my experience at PIC MC was directly connecting with the board members that became my direct mentors." – Samir Kabir, past PIC MC Student Board Member