At the Center

New to grant writing or looking to sharpen your skills? In this episode of At The Center, we dive into the world of grant writing and grant making with expert insight from seasoned professionals.
Guests Katie Markey McLaughlin, Michele Mummert, and Jennifer Brillhart share practical strategies for designing and writing compeling proposals, avoiding common pitfalls, and knowing when (and where) to apply. Whether you're writing your first grant or looking to level up, this episode offers actionable tips and insider knowledge to help identify funding opportunities and craft compelling grant proposals to support your vision and the work behind it.
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Artificial intelligence is transforming how we learn, teach, and work—and in this live episode of At the Center, guest host Vinay V. Singh, Chief Strategy Officer Technuf, LLC., explores the exciting opportunities AI brings to the classroom and beyond.
Joining the conversation are Ry Fryar, Assistant Professor of Art; Dr. Tamara Schwartz, Associate Professor of Cybersecurity; and Amber Berry, Vice President of AI and Strategy at the Middle States Association and cofounder of Responsible AI in Learning. Together, they dive into the innovative ways AI is enhancing education, empowering students and educators, and shaping the future of local industries.
From smarter learning tools to career-changing applications, this episode offers an optimistic look at how AI—when used responsibly—can drive creativity, efficiency, and growth in both academic and professional spaces.
 
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What does it really take to build a business from the ground up? In this special live episode of At the Center, recorded at Marketview Arts, we explore the highs, lows, and hard-earned lessons of entrepreneurship with three inspiring local business owners.
Meet Dr. Siddesh Pawar, co-founder of Envision Biomedical; Jermaine Carroll, owner of MaineCourse Mobile; and Jakyra “Ky the Chemist” Simpson, founder of Products By Ky and STEAM Sneakerheadz. Though their businesses span biotech, food, and STEAM education, their journeys share a common thread: passion, perseverance, and purpose.
Tune in to hear candid conversations about what it takes to launch and sustain a business, the obstacles they’ve overcome, and the rewards that keep them going. 
 
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Welcome to the very first episode of At the Center! We're kicking off the series by introducing you to some of the visionary leaders driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and community connection at York College of Pennsylvania.
Our guests include Oscar Winters, Executive Director of the JD Brown Center for Entrepreneurship; Dr. Steve Jacob, Executive Director of the Center for Community Engagement; and Jeff Vermeulen, Chief of Staff and the driving force behind York College’s Knowledge Park. Each plays a key role in building bridges between the College and the broader York community.In this episode, you'll hear about the missions of their respective centers, the value of liberal arts, and how York is investing in students through real-world experiences and cross-disciplinary collaboration. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how the College is shaping the future—on campus and beyond.
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